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LT02 ORJ

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

506,042 mi
Last recorded506,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 ORJ
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 506,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 506,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 505,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both +slight lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 505,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering+joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 504,479 miles

(play in steering+joints,oil leaks,propshaft centre bearing/mounting wearing) •

Fail 4 Sep 2020 504,438 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

(play in steering+joints,oil leaks,propshaft centre bearing/mounting wearing) •

brake discs wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2019 503,659 miles

play in steering+joints,offside front brake slight binding,oil leaks,propshaft centre bearing wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,528 miles

slight play in steering+joints,propshaft centre bearing wearing,oil leaks,brake discs wearing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in steering+joints,propshaft centre bearing wearing,oil leaks,brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 495,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 493,248 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 493,248 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,998 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,997 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 488,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 488,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 488,683 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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LT02 ORJ is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LT02 ORJ, 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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LT02 ORJ is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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