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AO03 VDY

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VDY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,440 miles

cab becoming corroded in all areas

offside front kingpin slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,292 miles

general corrosion to under body in all areas

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,112 miles

cab and front chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 117,468 miles

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

ns cab starting to corrode

slight crack in osr light

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,679 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,956 miles

front brake pads low

lift in king pins becoming excessive

rear brake flexi chafing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 92,955 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads low

lift in king pins becoming excessive

rear brake flexi chafing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,602 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 79,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to screen

Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to screen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,707 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 53,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

HAND BRAKE HAS QUITE A LOT OF TRAVEL.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 41,839 miles

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

ROOM IN FRONT ANTI ROLE BAR BUSHS

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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AO03 VDY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 VDY, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 VDY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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