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W954 ULX

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Maroon Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

253,537 mi
Last recorded253,537 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto324,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 ULX
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 253,537 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 240,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 240,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 232,763 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 232,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nsr shock absorber rubbing on exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2012 232,746 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 215,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 214,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 180,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 180,800 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 161,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W954 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Maroon with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 324,261 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 W954 ULX, 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 26 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W954 ULX is a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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