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LK03 ACX

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

320,864 mi
Last recorded320,864 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 320,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 320,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Short Bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 315,760 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 315,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 312,569 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 312,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 308,083 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 308,081 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 303,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 303,386 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 299,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 299,107 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 294,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 294,755 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,274 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 289,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2014 282,704 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 282,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 278,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 278,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 273,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 266,814 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 ACX is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ACX, 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 ACX registered?

LK03 ACX is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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