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SF03 OFL

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

506,442 mi
Last recorded506,442 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 OFL
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 506,442 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 506,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 493,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) x2 (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) x2 (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 483,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 472,448 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 472,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 447,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 423,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012
Fail 1 Aug 2012 398,638 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

o/s rear link fouling bump stop

Pass 25 Jul 2011
Pass 27 Jul 2010 342,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 312,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 282,512 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 282,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 248,127 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 OFL is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF03 OFL, 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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What year was SF03 OFL registered?

SF03 OFL is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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