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MX03 TZS

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

317,260 mi
Last recorded317,260 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 TZS
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 317,260 miles

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 300,204 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2014 283,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r parking brake cable slightly damaged

Fail 19 May 2014 283,314 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r parking brake cable slightly damaged

spare tyre close to legal limits

Pass 15 May 2013 258,970 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 258,932 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 235,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 213,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 213,057 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 195,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 173,660 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 173,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 147,519 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 147,519 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 114,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 114,392 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 83,963 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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MX03 TZS is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX03 TZS, 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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MX03 TZS is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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