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MK02 BZD

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

491,123 mi
Last recorded491,123 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 BZD
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 491,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 462,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 461,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at rear of chassis at handbrake compensator area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower shackle bush (marked with white paint) (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (marked with white paint) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 432,744 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 431,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 295,874 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 295,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 462,955 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 462,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has uneven tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 431,240 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 430,499 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 402,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 370,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 370,695 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 336,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 305,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 272,056 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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MK02 BZD is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK02 BZD, 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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MK02 BZD is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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