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AF05FUO
2005 METROCAB METROCAB
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2446cc
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- Registration AF05FUO
- Manufacturer METROCAB
- Model METROCAB
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2446cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
21
Passes
9
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 232,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when side light is on (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On full left lock (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp switch: main beam headlamp switch faulty
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 221,570 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024 13 Jun 202625 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 210,302 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2023 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 201,981 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202631 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,109 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,916 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
1 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,896 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021 13 Jun 20261 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,513 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,209 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,354 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,427 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,981 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,722 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 13 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,571 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- slight power steering fluid leak
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,046 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,144 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,707 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,787 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,020 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,107 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
24 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 470,610 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF05FUO was registered on 2005-12-31
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