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WX53 ZHZ

2003 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,775 mi
Last recorded27,775 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Microcar Mgo14,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ZHZ
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,775 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 27,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low no beram pattern (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,891 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 25,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front-flexi-middle +tail section major leak (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,005 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear handbrake not working

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 22,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,258 miles

Engine managment light on dash

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 21,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine managment light on dash

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,704 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 19,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,911 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,445 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,383 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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WX53 ZHZ is a 2003 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 14,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Microcar Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 ZHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 ZHZ is a 2003 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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