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LK03 ABX

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

380,709 mi
Last recorded380,709 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 ABX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 380,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 380,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play SHORT BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play LONG BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 373,188 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 373,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 364,598 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 363,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 355,992 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 355,984 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 346,389 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 346,389 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 332,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 318,684 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 318,682 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 308,985 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 308,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 308,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 298,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 298,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 284,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 284,322 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 271,763 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 255,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 255,143 miles

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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LK03 ABX is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK03 ABX, 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 LK03 ABX registered?

LK03 ABX is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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