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BG54 OGW

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,118 mi
Last recorded68,118 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OGW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 63,671 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 63,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,988 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 53,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 50,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 50,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,802 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,796 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,874 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,644 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,843 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,148 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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BG54 OGW is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 BG54 OGW, 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 22 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 BG54 OGW registered?

BG54 OGW is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BG54 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 OGW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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