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SF53 HYM

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

644,472 mi
Last recorded644,472 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 HYM
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 644,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering, suspension, brakes, chassis & body heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2020 644,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering, suspension, brakes, chassis & body heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2020 644,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 644,208 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat back (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 621,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 621,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling subframe (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 599,911 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 599,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2017 571,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 570,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 533,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 492,308 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 492,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 452,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 450,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 405,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 358,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 316,371 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 316,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 285,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 252,810 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 252,797 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HYM is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HYM, 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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SF53 HYM is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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