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SF03 OGC

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

455,123 mi
Last recorded455,123 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 455,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body to frame mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded framework to body mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings from pitman arm, ball joint (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

center propshaft mount/bearing worn.

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis at body mounts.

offside and nearside front lower ball joints slight play.

oil leak on engine.

play in steering column.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 443,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 443,272 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 435,532 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 435,446 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 424,388 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 424,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,580 miles

Front N/S Tyre is Worn on Inside Edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,561 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front N/S Tyre is Worn on Inside Edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 400,689 miles

chassis corroded

play in the front o/s and n/s wheel bearings

play in the steering

Pass 12 Aug 2014 388,672 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

play in the rear n/s antiroll bar mount

Pass 10 Feb 2014 375,266 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 370,213 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 360,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 323,812 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 286,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 286,386 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 255,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 226,502 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 226,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 199,243 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 174,471 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 174,471 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 OGC is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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