So result of the MOT today -
Reason(s) for failure:
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
nearside rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s):
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
So brake pipes weren't unexpected. Although apparently they shouldn't actually be a fail unless they're leaking, just an advisory (according to a Ford MOT tester). However they do obviously need doing so I'm not too bothered by that.
I am bothered by the seat fail though. Firstly because it's not even the right thing - fore and aft means the sliders afaik and everyone I've asked so far agrees. And secondly because the broken seat tilt handle shouldn't be a fail anyway! Long story short, I ended up arguing it, the tester had a shit attitude and can't be wrong because he's been doing it since 1989... I've emailed DVSA who will hopefully confirm that he's in the wrong so I can prove it to him as he's reading that rule wrong atm.
I asked for a quote on the brake pipes... ~£130, shit, I forget how much labour costs!!
So where are we at now? Still have MOT for another month so it's fine to drive just be careful with the brakes as I was anyway. Can't afford to have the pipes changed. Do I attempt to mess them up myself on the drive? Anyone done front to rears on the Mk6 Fiesta? Are they accessible or does the exhaust or fuel tank need removing first?
Reason(s) for failure:
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
nearside rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s):
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
So brake pipes weren't unexpected. Although apparently they shouldn't actually be a fail unless they're leaking, just an advisory (according to a Ford MOT tester). However they do obviously need doing so I'm not too bothered by that.
I am bothered by the seat fail though. Firstly because it's not even the right thing - fore and aft means the sliders afaik and everyone I've asked so far agrees. And secondly because the broken seat tilt handle shouldn't be a fail anyway! Long story short, I ended up arguing it, the tester had a shit attitude and can't be wrong because he's been doing it since 1989... I've emailed DVSA who will hopefully confirm that he's in the wrong so I can prove it to him as he's reading that rule wrong atm.
I asked for a quote on the brake pipes... ~£130, shit, I forget how much labour costs!!
So where are we at now? Still have MOT for another month so it's fine to drive just be careful with the brakes as I was anyway. Can't afford to have the pipes changed. Do I attempt to mess them up myself on the drive? Anyone done front to rears on the Mk6 Fiesta? Are they accessible or does the exhaust or fuel tank need removing first?