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SF53 HYY

2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

663,522 mi
Last recorded663,522 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto312,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 663,522 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 663,505 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 649,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 649,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 639,723 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 639,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 627,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 611,650 miles

Fuel tank filler corroding

Fuel tank rear strap corroding

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 611,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Marked in yellow (2.5.B.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel tank filler corroding

Fuel tank rear strap corroding

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 587,057 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 586,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 567,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 547,708 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,293 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 499,553 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exessive engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 482,756 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 482,756 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 481,501 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 450,217 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 408,249 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 364,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 363,933 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 315,840 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 314,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 264,463 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 HYY is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2003 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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