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LK51 RYF

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

489,766 mi
Last recorded489,766 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 RYF
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 489,766 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 488,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019
Fail 19 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 463,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018
Fail 21 Mar 2018

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 443,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017
Fail 23 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 418,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016
Fail 16 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower fixing (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 388,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 374,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 357,995 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 357,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 344,896 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 344,766 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 325,772 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 325,769 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil residue around n/s/r hub assembly

Pass 14 Mar 2013 309,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 291,844 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 291,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 275,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 257,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 240,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 222,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 204,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 186,394 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 168,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 168,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 151,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 136,854 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 136,776 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 128,758 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 128,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 123,315 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 123,300 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 117,669 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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LK51 RYF is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 309,213 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 LK51 RYF, 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 24 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 LK51 RYF registered?

LK51 RYF is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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