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LT52 OVL

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

277,888 mi
Last recorded277,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OVL
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 277,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Diesel residue on tank

Front wipers smear the windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 277,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Diesel residue on tank

Front wipers smear the windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 271,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 271,672 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 264,895 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 251,668 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 251,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 237,394 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 219,493 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall crack

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 17 Oct 2013 202,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor supports corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 202,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor supports corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 186,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 186,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 171,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 156,126 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 156,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LT52 OVL is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT52 OVL, 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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LT52 OVL is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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