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MK52 VZH

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

308,975 mi
Last recorded308,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VZH
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 308,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 308,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 297,922 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near box (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 297,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near box (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 291,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 290,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 281,544 miles

Centre Front mounting split

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 273,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 264,070 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 264,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 256,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 248,308 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 240,377 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 240,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 232,570 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 213,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 192,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 165,521 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 111,804 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 VZH is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MK52 VZH, 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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What year was MK52 VZH registered?

MK52 VZH is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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