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LK03 AFA

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,804 mi
Last recorded226,804 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 226,804 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 226,802 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 225,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 225,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 220,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 220,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 216,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 211,033 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 211,032 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 203,545 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 203,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 193,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 193,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 186,672 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 AFA is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

LK03 AFA is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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