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MOT Fail - Cost for Repairs - am I been ripped off?

jjs80
jjs80 Posts: 5 Forumite
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Hi

The below has failed on my MOT, anyone know if the prices are correct, seems way too high for what is to be done

1.00 REMOVE & REFIT: PADS - FRONT (AXLE SET) (MOT FAIL) 144.54 +VAT

1.00 REMOVE & REFIT: TYRE (NSF) (MOT FAIL) 100.00 +VAT

1.00 ADJUST: PARKING BRAKE (MOT FAIL) 112.48 +VAT

1.00 REMOVE & REFIT: PARKING BRAKE CABLES LEFT (MOT FAIL) 240.51 +VAT

Thanks in advance

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  • Penguin_
    Penguin_ Posts: 1,594 Forumite
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    You'll have to tell people what make, model & year car you have.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    edited 17 September 2020 at 12:54PM
    Front pads damn near down to the backing.
    One illegal tyre.
    Handbrake not working.

    Was the car on a 6mo extension before this test?
    When was it last serviced?
  • facade
    facade Posts: 7,738 Forumite
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    Massively expensive to just remove & refit :)
    Aren't they replacing anything? ;)

    Assuming they are replacing everything, sounds cheap for an S-class, expensive for a Corsa. :)

    I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....

    (except air quality and Medical Science ;))
  • jjs80
    jjs80 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Sorry its a Ford Focus


  • jjs80
    jjs80 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    AdrianC said:
    Front pads damn near down to the backing.
    One illegal tyre.
    Handbrake not working.

    Was the car on a 6mo extension before this test?
    When was it last serviced?
    No it wasn't on an extension
    Service was end of 2018 
  • jjs80
    jjs80 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    facade said:
    Massively expensive to just remove & refit :)
    Aren't they replacing anything? ;)

    Assuming they are replacing everything, sounds cheap for an S-class, expensive for a Corsa. :)

    It is an 11 plate Ford Focus. 
  • jjs80
    jjs80 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    jjs80 said:

    Hi

    The below has failed on my MOT, anyone know if the prices are correct, seems way too high for what is to be done

    1.00 REMOVE & REFIT: PADS - FRONT (AXLE SET) (MOT FAIL) 144.54 +VAT

    1.00 REMOVE & REFIT: TYRE (NSF) (MOT FAIL) 100.00 +VAT

    1.00 ADJUST: PARKING BRAKE (MOT FAIL) 112.48 +VAT

    1.00 REMOVE & REFIT: PARKING BRAKE CABLES LEFT (MOT FAIL) 240.51 +VAT

    Thanks in advance

    Vehicle is an 11 plate Ford Focus
  • facade
    facade Posts: 7,738 Forumite
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    Seems a bit dear, ask another garage for a quote.
    The handbrake cables are expensive for a focus, and can be a bit of a pain to fit, but £240 for just one seems a bit steep, especially when they are charging another £112 to adjust the handbrake.
    I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....

    (except air quality and Medical Science ;))
  • KimJongUn88
    KimJongUn88 Posts: 424 Forumite
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    Tyre size?
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 18,826 Forumite
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    jjs80 said:
    AdrianC said:
    Front pads damn near down to the backing.
    One illegal tyre.
    Handbrake not working.

    Was the car on a 6mo extension before this test?
    When was it last serviced?
    No it wasn't on an extension
    Service was end of 2018 
    Not an outrageous bill as it is 2 years since last service.
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