Funny you should post this subject as i was looking at an "F" reg Fiesta the other day for someone in a unit next to me, i had also looked at it about 6 months ago and told her that there was quite a bit of corrosion around the front suspension on the inner wings (big holes)
When i opened the bonnet i was not suprised to see the usual attempt at "welding". Lots of little plates all dotted about and looking like a load of pigeon s**t for welds
The MOT station that failed the vehicle had carried out the bodged welding and then passed it....what a joke!!!
I think this is an area that the ministry needs to clamp down on, i have seen so many vehicles that have had a really bad welding job done, shutz it to hell, write a ticket out and pass it.
Should the failing MOT stations be allowed to carryout welding to rusty vehicles.....who checks their work and to what standard?
Should rusted vehicle with holes in vital places just be scrapped?