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Thanks Owen. So is the MOT current or not? It would amaze me that this car part would have deteriorated to the extent it has in 1 year. This would lead me to question how thorough the last MOT was, and what the rest of the car is like in reality. If you or your stepdad intend to do it -? He would appear to be equipped and capable of carrying out this work. Saying it as I see it, you don’t, and as such I would dissuade you from attempting it do it, unless on the basis of you being an assistant to him, whenever the car is worked on, in his workshop. Cost to get it repaired? Very much an open ended question, since if this pan has gone as bad as it is, I would doubt whether the other suspension parts on that side would be worth leaving unchanged - leave alone the condition of the other side. Regards, Gareth.

Welcome Owen and sorry to hear of your issue. Corrosion of these bottom suspension pans is not uncommon, and it looks like the top one is not too healthy either. I would rate this as a job not to consider unless you have a comprehensive array of tools, jacks and a safe spring compressor. My first port of call would be to give the near side a good coat of inspection, since this might also be in need of sorting. When was the car last MOT’d Owen? It seems the car has now been sitting around for a couple of months, which suggests you don’t desperate need it. Sorry to say, but unless you are a confident and experienced car DIYer. you will need to get it transported and repaired by a garage. Regards, Gareth.

good idea i will do thanks for your help on this, i wouldn't have done it without your help

Can you see the disc through the wheel? If you can, put a straight edge on one side of the disc & measure to the centre of the wheel, double it and that will give you the diameter.

Hi Richard, I can see your thinking there and of course in the 50/50 scenario you are not wrong. It’s great having such a multitude of opinions when you are faced with a decision. That’s why we love our cars and clubs such as this are invaluable. Thanks for your input.