MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,215 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroed (6.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Bumper mounting bracket
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
bottom rad hose is ready to burst
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)
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)
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
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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