MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
633,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe corroded to excess at connection with rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank insecure retaining strap corroded & breaking up (7.2.1)
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure idler - excessive movement (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF53 HYG is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SF53 HYG, 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 SF53 HYG registered?
SF53 HYG is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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