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BG53 PMV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

199,614 mi
Last recorded199,614 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PMV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 199,614 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 199,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 199,613 miles

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

note engine man light on

Fail 11 Nov 2017 199,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

note engine man light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 195,571 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 195,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing wing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 178,804 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 165,670 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 22,429 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,368 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 119,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 105,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,675 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 51,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,890 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,804 miles

Offside 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)

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

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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BG53 PMV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG53 PMV, 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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What year was BG53 PMV registered?

BG53 PMV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BG53 PMV safe to buy?

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