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MK52 VZD

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,677 mi
Last recorded175,677 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VZD
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 175,677 miles

Coolant header tank mounting broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe after flexi damaged & holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush slightly worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush slightly worn (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 175,674 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose Lock nut insecure (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Play in shaft & relay moving slightly on chassis (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant header tank mounting broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe after flexi damaged & holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush slightly worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush slightly worn (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak gearbox oil leak /excess corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,046 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nsf shocker damp

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all mounts sub frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

fuel tank filler hose badly cracked/perished

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,877 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all mounts sub frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

fuel tank filler hose badly cracked/perished

Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,863 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank filler hose badly cracked/perished

rear steel fuel piping badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 346,924 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 219,466 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 219,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 135,088 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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MK52 VZD is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK52 VZD, 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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MK52 VZD is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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