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MX05 LJY

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 LJY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 59,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 59,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 58,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 58,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 54,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,492 miles

Driver's seat insecure backsupport/frame/broken (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,479 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,479 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,638 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,364 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,280 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,033 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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MX05 LJY is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 LJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX05 LJY is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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