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LK03 AEZ

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

292,085 mi
Last recorded292,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 292,085 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 292,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 285,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 285,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2018 283,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed tyre rubbing on brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 276,899 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 276,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 274,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 274,657 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective back (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 269,498 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 269,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber missing mounting bracket (2.7.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 264,943 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 264,938 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring cracked leaf broken (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 256,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 256,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning excessively noisy (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 249,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 240,168 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 240,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 232,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 223,044 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 AEZ is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

LK03 AEZ is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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