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BL53 WJY

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,571 mi
Last recorded180,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WJY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 180,571 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside of under drivers cab is covered in tape

tipper bed corroded, not within prescribed area

under-drivers cab is corrode, not within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jan 2018 180,571 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside of under drivers cab is covered in tape

tipper bed corroded, not within prescribed area

under-drivers cab is corrode, not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Sep 2016 178,891 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

tipper bed has corroded but not within prescribed areas

under drivers cab is corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2016 178,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

tipper bed has corroded but not within prescribed areas

under drivers cab is corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2015 177,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,677 miles

handbrake lever stiff to operate

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 150,765 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,938 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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 8 Dec 2010 132,051 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 132,049 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 122,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow bar is weldid to bracket

Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,626 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jan 2009 121,626 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2007 115,242 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 86,781 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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BL53 WJY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL53 WJY, 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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BL53 WJY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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