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LK53 CAE

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

289,688 mi
Last recorded289,688 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 CAE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 289,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 270,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 263,966 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 263,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 248,246 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 248,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2017
Pass 13 Dec 2016 218,189 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front interior handle insecure

Oil leak ()

Tyres perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 197,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 196,631 miles

Movement in rear prop shaft u.j

Near side rear brake and parking brake effort slightly low

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear lamp cracked

Oil leaks

Rear shock absorbers rubbers deteriorated

Slight movement in both front hub areas

Slight movement in steering ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 180,985 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear light cracked

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2013 163,208 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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LK53 CAE is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK53 CAE, 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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LK53 CAE is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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