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BT54 FFE

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

146,428 mi
Last recorded146,428 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FFE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 146,428 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 139,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2022 139,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,474 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 133,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low o/s,n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements O/S,N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn O/S,.N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,248 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 125,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,416 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 110,401 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S,N/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 110,401 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S,N/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,606 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S N/S (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 104,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S N/S (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,000 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper damaged and sharp edges (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure excessive corrison (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2014 87,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 78,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,266 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,364 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,862 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,840 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,840 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers seat damaged

nsf mirror cracked

os mirror slightly loose

Fail 5 Jan 2009 35,931 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,931 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,482 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 28,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BT54 FFE is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 BT54 FFE, 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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BT54 FFE is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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