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AV53 OBD

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,475 mi
Last recorded109,475 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OBD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

front exhaust flexi hose deteriorating with small leak

nearside & offside front inner floor/ step areas

nearside & offside rear cab mounts corroding

nearside front king pin has slight movement

offside front headlamp chipped (not affecting beam image)

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,458 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 105,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,442 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,909 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside king pins (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside king pins (2.5.A.1c)

Front nearside and offside inner arch areas corroding

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside wiper blade split

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexible mesh repaired with metal tape

rear gearbox mount deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2017 99,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside king pins (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside king pins (2.5.A.1c)

Front nearside and offside inner arch areas corroding

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside wiper blade split

rear gearbox mount deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,651 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,642 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,592 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake drums have minor damage

exhaust front flexy will soon need attention

nearside rear mud gaurd part missing

Fail 18 May 2015 62,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake drums have minor damage

exhaust front flexy will soon need attention

nearside rear mud gaurd part missing

Pass 13 May 2014 84,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,462 miles

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENZE DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,996 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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AV53 OBD is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AV53 OBD, 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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AV53 OBD is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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