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LK03 ACV

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

429,678 mi
Last recorded429,678 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 429,678 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 429,676 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 417,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 410,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 410,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 397,436 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 397,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 384,710 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 384,710 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 120,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 371,437 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumber (6.1.B.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 357,089 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 357,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe after first box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 345,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 338,377 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 338,376 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 332,052 miles

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 332,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 323,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 314,724 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 314,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ACV is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ACV, 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 ACV is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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