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MF51 RYM

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

287,424 mi
Last recorded287,424 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 RYM
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 287,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 281,546 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 281,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at area across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at wheel arch area (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 263,155 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak at hanger bracket behind front silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 262,618 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front Ferrule Corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working several bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 mounting bushes Worn Sub frame moving on lock to lock test (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Worn Sub frame moving on lock to lock test (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Light Dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush Badly contamintaed with Diesel fuel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking Diesel Leak at fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box insecure Insecure on Chassis (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 mounting bushes Worn Sub frame moving on lock to lock test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Worn Sub frame moving on lock to lock test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Hazard warning lamps inoperative repeater (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play Universal Joint worn (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake pressed (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak at hanger bracket behind front silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 245,197 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 244,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 225,494 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 224,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 200,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 199,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 177,582 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 150,289 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,922 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 124,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 124,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,106 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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MF51 RYM is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 309,213 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 MF51 RYM, 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 24 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF51 RYM is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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