Ford Fiesta 2009 - MOT fail - rough price enquiry for repairs.

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Tue 1 Feb 2022 15:33
Ford Fiesta 2009 - MOT fail - rough price enquiry for repairs. - Cammives

Hi, I took my car in for a MOT today and it failed.

I was just wondering if anyone could provide me with a rough idea on the cost of repair for the following. Any advice or help would be appreciated and thank you for your time.

MOT status - FAIL

Repair immediately (major defects)

- suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside Rear (trailing arm bush) [5.3.4 (a) (I)]

- suspension arm or pin bush excessively worn Offside Rear (trailing arm bush) [5.3.4 (a) (I)]

- position lamp not working Nearside Front [4.2.1 (a) (ii)]

- bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position [3.1 (b) (I)]

Many thanks guys

C

Moved to technical.

you can search on ebay for parts prices or eurocarparts..

Edited by _ORB_ on 01/02/2022 at 15:50

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Tue 1 Feb 2022 15:48
Ford Fiesta 2009 - MOT fail - rough price enquiry for repairs. - badbusdriver

Didn't the garage who did the MOT give a price for the repairs?.

Do a Google search for garage services in your area and look through reviews for them. Get a few prices.

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Tue 1 Feb 2022 16:00
Ford Fiesta 2009 - MOT fail - rough price enquiry for repairs. - Cammives

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately they said they could not provide an accurate price but said it would most likely be around 150-250 with an additional cost for labour.

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Tue 1 Feb 2022 18:04
Ford Fiesta 2009 - MOT fail - rough price enquiry for repairs. - Chris M

Parts: The rear bushes are circa £20 per side. The bulb £1. The bonnet catch probably £0.

Labour: No idea how long the bushes take. The bulb 10 minutes. The bonnet catch needs removing, thoroughly cleaning, greasing and refitted - 30 minutes perhaps.

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