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W563 UBY

2000 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,420 mi
Last recorded244,420 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 UBY
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 244,420 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 244,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 244,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 233,455 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corrded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 233,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corrded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 218,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 201,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels low

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 201,259 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels low

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 182,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

pedal rubber

slight play from various offside suspension bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2011 161,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 140,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 140,413 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 117,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,706 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,614 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 41,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 24,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 22,301 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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W563 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 288,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W563 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W563 UBY registered?

W563 UBY is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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