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SF03 OFK

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

498,625 mi
Last recorded498,625 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 OFK
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 498,625 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 498,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering column > steering box joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished & worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 475,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 474,909 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 442,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 440,970 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 404,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 405,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 371,520 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 371,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 331,652 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 330,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 291,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 291,600 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank support brackets heavily corroded

n/s and o/s front out rigger bars corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 291,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank support brackets heavily corroded

n/s and o/s front out rigger bars corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 261,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 228,385 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 196,971 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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SF03 OFK is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF03 OFK, 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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SF03 OFK is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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