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BrickMan
Mr_Sworld
Long story short...
My previous car failed its MOT and the bill was more than the car's worth. The garage were supposed to SORN it, however, I just checked it's MOT status.
*Date tested
26 June 2018
FAIL
Mileage
139,290 miles
MOT test number
5592 7762 2144
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
car fully undersealed can't be inspected under neath
hand brake reseve travel high
What are defects and advisories?
Date tested
22 June 2018
FAIL
Mileage
139,279 miles
MOT test number
5394 1284 2343
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
Repair immediately (major defects):
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Offside Rear towing bracket heavily corroded*
Suddenly all the corroded brakepipes have been covered in underseal and 'can't be inspected'!
I'm guessing a £700 Ford Focus has been quickly sprayed and sold on?