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AP04 UGA

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

122,959 mi
Last recorded122,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UGA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 122,959 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 122,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 122,720 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2025 122,720 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,379 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,355 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 121,355 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak weld rear box joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021

General corrosion underneath body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 114,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,977 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,406 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 109,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,265 miles

Both front bump stops are missing

Play in nearside steering idler

Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,264 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both rear light lens are broken (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side of cab (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear lower bushes and both front (2.7.4)

Both front bump stops are missing

Play in nearside steering idler

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,385 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front bump stops are missing

Front cab is corroded offside

Fail 11 Mar 2016 99,385 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Two offside steering joints (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front bump stops are missing

Front cab is corroded offside

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,970 miles

both rear anti-roll abr linkks and mounting bushes worn

centre exhaust clamp broken and joint loose

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering idler

Fail 7 Aug 2015 96,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear anti-roll abr linkks and mounting bushes worn

centre exhaust clamp broken and joint loose

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 May 2014 85,658 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/& n/s/rear service brake performance could be better

Pass 10 May 2013 84,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,913 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear axle anti-roll bar D bushes slight wear

Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear axle anti-roll bar D bushes slight wear

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,382 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,184 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,166 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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AP04 UGA is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AP04 UGA, 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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AP04 UGA is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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