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LK03 ACJ

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

442,357 mi
Last recorded442,357 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 ACJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 442,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 435,818 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 435,817 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 430,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 428,217 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to body mounting points

slight play on indicator stalk

Fail 18 Aug 2017 428,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake efficiency only just met. system may require repair or adjustment

slight corrosion to body mounting points

slight play on indicator stalk

Pass 28 Oct 2016 416,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre valve slightly perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play on the upper wishbone pin/ bush

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 416,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 416,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (continental lamp fitted) (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2014 385,545 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 385,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 359,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 359,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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 ACJ is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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