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LK03 AFJ

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

634,760 mi
Last recorded634,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 AFJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 634,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 634,758 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 624,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 624,253 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe has a hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 622,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 615,201 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 608,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 601,652 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 601,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 593,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 578,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 578,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 567,862 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 567,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 289,737 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 May 2014 285,805 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 285,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 276,503 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 AFJ is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFJ, 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 AFJ is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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