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SF53 HYR

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

473,189 mi
Last recorded473,189 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 HYR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 473,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 473,134 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 341,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 326,919 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 326,493 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 307,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 282,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 256,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 230,797 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 230,290 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

handbrake efficiency just passes at 17%

Pass 29 Sep 2011 205,930 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 205,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 181,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 155,720 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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SF53 HYR is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF53 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

SF53 HYR is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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