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MX03 TZW

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

445,857 mi
Last recorded445,857 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 TZW
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 445,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 445,308 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 420,601 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

Steering box slightly leaking

Fail 17 May 2018 420,470 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess under vehicle in the centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess behind bumper where it joins main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess under vehicle in the centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess behind bumper where it joins main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support frame corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 27 May 2017 415,216 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyre's worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 406,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Center seat belt locking mechanism plastic cover insecure

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

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 31 May 2016 406,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside & Offside (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod end boot (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Center seat belt locking mechanism plastic cover insecure

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

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)

Pass 16 May 2015 392,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 31 May 2014 365,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside top arm bush slight movement

Fail 24 May 2014 364,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside top arm bush slight movement

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 338,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 313,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 292,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 292,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 281,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 253,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 225,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 196,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 163,263 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 TZW is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MX03 TZW, 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 TZW is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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