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LT52 OVN

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

384,805 mi
Last recorded384,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OVN
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 384,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 384,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 381,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.B.6d)

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail gear box lower mount (6.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 377,212 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 377,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached lower mount broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure spring u bolts loose (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 369,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 369,776 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 362,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 354,379 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 354,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 348,952 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 348,937 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 340,108 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 340,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 331,465 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 331,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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 OVN is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OVN, 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 OVN is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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