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AY05 XHW

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

61,136 mi
Last recorded61,136 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XHW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 61,136 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor corroded various places

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

chip in screen

n/s and o/s Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2024 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint 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 mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

chip in screen

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Direction indicator: lens cracked

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor corroded various places

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

n/s and o/s Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2023 58,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 9 May 2023

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2022 57,515 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s front indicator lens missing

Fail 16 May 2022 57,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 18 May 2021 56,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lens missing

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tape over corrosion

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

Fail 17 May 2021 56,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lens missing

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tape over corrosion

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 55,351 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s front footwell support has corrosion

n/s front indicator outer lens missing

stone chip in window screen

Fail 18 May 2020 55,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s front footwell support has corrosion

n/s front indicator outer lens missing

stone chip in window screen

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s front indicator lens missing

Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,554 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury tail board end (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,681 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 50,681 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of cab (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear 200 reading (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,161 miles

Nearside Front indicator has a plastic taped over still give Adequate light

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bump end (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of cab (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,543 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,772 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,261 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 18 Apr 2013 40,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,283 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s door mirror slightly lose

Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s door mirror slightly lose

Fail 22 Apr 2010 30,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,761 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 26,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 22,109 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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AY05 XHW is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 AY05 XHW, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY05 XHW is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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