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AK54 ZHY

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

28,651 mi
Last recorded28,651 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZHY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,600 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 28,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,369 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 28,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads below MIN thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly rusted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 27,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 27,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 27,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 27,369 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joint clamp fractured (exhaust still secure in place)

Fail 16 May 2019 27,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joint clamp fractured (exhaust still secure in place)

Pass 9 May 2018 26,954 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken, noisy but exhaust still secure and mountings in place

Nearside side repeater displaced but still secure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2017 26,103 miles

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

Nearside side repeater taped on

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not showing cords

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 26,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside side repeater taped on

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not showing cords

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 25,568 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

inner front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 16 May 2016 25,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working on first inspection (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

inner front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,961 miles

offside mirror slight damage

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 23,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside wiper split slightly

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,437 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 20,437 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 15,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,292 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 12,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,897 miles

left hand number plate lamp damaged and dull

Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 4,560 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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AK54 ZHY is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 ZHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK54 ZHY is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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