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MX53 OMR

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests48 (28 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

246,215 mi
Last recorded246,215 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 OMR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

28 pass 20 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 246,215 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 246,156 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 246,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 244,258 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mounting bracket

Fail 27 Jan 2021 244,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mounting bracket

Pass 24 Jul 2019 240,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 236,822 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 236,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 234,425 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 234,414 miles

Fuel pipe insecure n/s/f on chassis. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 231,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 223,119 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 222,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 216,343 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 216,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 211,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 211,902 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

bottom rad hose is ready to burst

Pass 15 Jan 2016 208,067 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 208,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced not fitted correctly (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed against rear shock at top (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 201,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 201,188 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 194,974 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2014 185,077 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 185,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 174,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 174,478 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s/f seat mounted on wood

Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,277 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 165,203 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 155,498 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 155,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 146,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 137,371 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 137,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 128,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,139 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 117,119 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,702 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 109,456 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,308 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 102,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 May 2008 84,185 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 71,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 71,336 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,236 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 54,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MX53 OMR is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MX53 OMR, 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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MX53 OMR is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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