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YJ55 MHY

2005 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

7,685 mi
Last recorded7,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MHY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 7,685 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular subframe, wishbone locating bolt hole, strengthening angle plate, corroded/ missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tubular subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard switch slightly faulty, sticks on

Pass 27 Sep 2019 7,351 miles

Front suspension framework has general mild corrosion.

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre, deflated.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 7,351 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember box section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension framework has general mild corrosion.

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre, deflated.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 6,833 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER; corroding.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 6,833 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BRAKE BINDING; nearside front.

FRONT CROSSMEMBER; corroding.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 6,294 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; brake binding > nearside front.

FOG LAMP SWITCH; faulty.

FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE; corroding .

Fail 3 Oct 2017 6,294 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; brake binding > nearside front.

FOG LAMP SWITCH; faulty.

FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE; corroding .

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 5,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 5,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 4,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 3,656 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 3,649 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 2,031 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 2,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 592 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 551 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,457 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 14,457 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,181 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,181 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,655 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 7,655 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJ55 MHY is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2005 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 10,458 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 YJ55 MHY, 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 21 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ55 MHY is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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