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CA05 MHZ

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,545 mi
Last recorded216,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MHZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 216,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 216,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 193,215 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2013 193,195 miles

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

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

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 167,702 miles

Engine light on indicating a fault

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 167,689 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Engine light on indicating a fault

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 141,554 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front discs low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 115,828 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 67,012 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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CA05 MHZ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 CA05 MHZ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA05 MHZ registered?

CA05 MHZ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is CA05 MHZ safe to buy?

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