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BP04 VSL

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 VSL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,510 miles

cab floor rusting above pick up main chassis rails

clutch feed pipe flexy feral rusting

play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

slight bind on drivers side rear wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Rusty 30+ cm from body mount

Offside Mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside cab mount areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside under cab front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside drop link lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play on the steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,338 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint on limit (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion to both front inner arch areas

corrosion to nearside and offside cab mount areas

Fail 22 Aug 2016 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside front chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint on limit (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion to both front inner arch areas

corrosion to nearside and offside cab mount areas

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

Fail 14 Aug 2015 101,755 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust cracked with small leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,508 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,719 miles

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

offside front obligitory mirror damaged but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,574 miles

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

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

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

both front discs worn & corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,816 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F body mounting bolts loose

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S mirror lens cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2009 55,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F and O/S/F body mounting bolts loose

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S mirror lens cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 44,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,397 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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BP04 VSL is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP04 VSL, 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.

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BP04 VSL is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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