Interesting thread guys. I’m in a similar situation. I’ve owned my 2005 Coupe for ten years now. I love it to bits and really enjoy driving it. It looks great and often gets compliments when I’m out and about. It passed the MOT without any issue, but the garage game me a “list” of things that need to be addressed. I’ve given approval to complete the high priority items and the service, but still have a long list of items that need to be addressed. Any thoughts?
Urgent items
1. Right hand number plate bulb not working
2. Left front top suspension wishbone bush has play recommend replace both bushes
3. Steering rack gaiters very perished and in poor condition recommend replaced
4. Both left hand and right hand front top ball joints gaiters split recommend replaced
Recommended items
5. Oil pressure gauge reading maximum before engine running recommend investigate
6. Air filter assembly leaking unfiltered air into engine recommend remove and attempt repair as replacement not available
7. Remote key not working recommend new
8. Left front suspension dust cover missing recommend new
9. Left hand rear lower wishbone track arm has play recommend new
10. Recommend 2,3,4 year service items, car has been in storage and in storage
11. Both rear tyres low on tread recommend replaced soon
12. Front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition replacement
13. Rear brake pads 80% worn and discs corroded and lipped recommend new
14. Coolant level low recommend top up with new antifreeze
Less serious items for future consideration
15. Handbrake requires adjustment lever very high included in item 13
16. Centre high brake lamp bulbs dim recommend new
17. Glove box lid broken recommend investigate cause
18. Boot lid wiring loom getting caught recommend replaced
19. Front towing eye thread corroded recommend attempt to clean and recut threads
20. Front discs lipped and corroded pads 50% worn, recommend new discs when pads changed
21. Drivers door check strap noisy recommend new
Additional Items but no parts currently available
22. High not horn not working
23. Fuel cap cord broken
24. Right front lower ball joint has play
25. Engine and gearbox mounts worn
26. Clutch wear recorded at 52%
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