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BG03 KBN

2003 Nissan Interstar

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

148,816 mi
Last recorded148,816 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KBN
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 145,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 141,156 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 114,010 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 113,971 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,182 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt breaking up and heavily contaminated with oil (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,956 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 105,945 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,378 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 100,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,009 miles

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

brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 97,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,746 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 94,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,208 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount rubber perished

Pass 16 Feb 2007 93,081 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 93,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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BG03 KBN is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 KBN is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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