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KO53 FEU

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

312,781 mi
Last recorded312,781 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FEU
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 312,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 286,331 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 285,860 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 259,545 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valance slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 232,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded (marked with yellow chalk) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 206,232 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 189,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 189,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 177,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 177,526 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel lines corroded

wire rubbing on steering columb shaft under bonnet

Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 148,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 136,198 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 136,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 107,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,962 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 88,636 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,916 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 66,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 438 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
18,847
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
438
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 518
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 227
Registration plate lamp not working 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 179
Stop lamp not working 145
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KO53 FEU is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 312,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO53 FEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KO53 FEU registered?

KO53 FEU is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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