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AP53 MYB

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MYB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 112,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 112,853 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,244 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced buck tipper has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,212 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front buck section

Fail 15 Aug 2023 110,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn All 4 bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both rear lenses broken and showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cab mounting has detached (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability buck chassis rail has corroded significantly (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effecincy on o/s low

Pass 12 Apr 2021 105,883 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator unit, smashed / broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,679 miles

Offside Front seat poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front seat poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose front drag link end clamp . (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing .

Coolant level low .

Drivers seat in poor condition .

Exhaust silencer loose .

Hydraulic oil leaking on to the exhaust system .

Park brake lever stiff in operation .

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fuel tank strap broken , ratchet strap fitted.

Rear lamp bracket corroded.

Steering king pins stiff in operation .

Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,684 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S floor mat

O/S seat pad

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body floor and head board deteriorated

clutch rubber missing

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

king pin bearings rusty

rear lamp cross member deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2018 91,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch rubber missing

fuel filter cable tied

power steering pipe corrosion

rear fuel tank strap broken held tight by strap

seat pad osf

tipper floor and head board holed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,433 miles

Cab corroded (floor).

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

Drivers seat in poor condition.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear shock absorber and roll bar bushes worn.

Rear tipper hinges worn and hydraulic system leaking.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,361 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Light lens damaged. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle. (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Cab corroded (floor).

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

Drivers seat in poor condition.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear shock absorber and roll bar bushes worn.

Rear tipper hinges worn and hydraulic system leaking.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear view mirrors insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear view mirrors insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,445 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside drop side gate in poor condition but still secure in closed position

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,445 miles

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

Drivers seat in poor condition

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside drop side gate in poor condition but still secure in closed position

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,326 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s seat worn

Fail 4 Aug 2014 43,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,302 miles

Clutch pedal rubber warn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lift in O/S/F king pin

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)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Clutch pedal rubber warn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lift in O/S/F king pin

N/S/R Light lense cracked

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,361 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s seat damaged

slight damage to o/s seat belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,391 miles

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

Oil leak

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

mirror arms loose

side repeater lamps taped up

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,621 miles

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

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

temp repair o/s repeter

Fail 7 Mar 2008 21,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

temp repair o/s repeter

Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

temp repair to o/s side repeter

Oil leak

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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AP53 MYB is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 AP53 MYB, 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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AP53 MYB is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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