xcd Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi, my MK1 was last serviced 2 years ago, in that time it's only done 4k miles, admittedly the worse kind, with most journeys between 2 & 10 miles, with maybe four 100 mile runs. My MOT is due this month, is it worth me having a service, the car runs great and the oil on the dipstick looks fine and I generally keep a good eye on all my fluids? Is a basic service worth me doing myself or for the sake of £100(?) every 2 years shall I just have it done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Yes, at least change the oil & filter & preferably the full monty including brake fluid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 ...brake fluid, antifreeze, pollen / air filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcd Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks, I'll splash out and have a service, the car is 16 years old on Thursday(registered date, built 6 months before) and also due to hit 33,500 miles so it can be an early birthday treat for it :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 16 years old and 33, 500 miles wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 does that mileage tally with old mot certificates if it does that's low very low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 ...brake fluid, antifreeze, pollen / air filters will all degrade whether the vehicle is used or not.......... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 16 years old and 33, 500 miles wow! your average asda supermarket trolley will clock higher mileage.......... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcd Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Yep it's all legit, bought it off my grandparents who have had it since it was 6 months old, It was on ~30k when I got it in Sept 2014 but I don't use it much either (public transport to work, normally just drive the 1.5 miles to the station), just like the independence of having it if I need it and for weekends etc. My other grandparent has an 02 focus that's only on about 35k, pensioners don't use cars much :) (although apparently neither do I). Also apparently I don't know how to quote on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcd Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Had the service and MOT, passed without a single advisory, not even done 2k miles since last year, ooops. Was only £94.75 for both which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 sounds good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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