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SF53 HYH

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

530,232 mi
Last recorded530,232 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 HYH
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 530,232 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 530,125 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 517,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 484,432 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 484,419 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 442,808 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 442,764 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 397,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 396,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 347,445 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 347,433 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 299,763 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 299,752 miles

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

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

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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SF53 HYH is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

SF53 HYH is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SF53 HYH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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