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BF03 VUM

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VUM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 28,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 27,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 26,770 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 26,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 19,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 17,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,743 miles

offside rear lens damaged.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,380 miles

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,535 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 8,535 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 2,963 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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BF03 VUM is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 VUM registered?

BF03 VUM is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BF03 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VUM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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