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CA54 DFN

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,145 mi
Last recorded60,145 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 DFN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,145 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch pedal smooth

Pass 22 Apr 2025

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cab heavy undersealed

various components corrded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,620 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tipper bed and body corroded

Rear tipper ram pipe has slight leak of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank slightly loose

under cab heavily painted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 59,717 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,025 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2021

Coolant leak

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,801 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2018 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front clutch pedal rubber

Offside Front drivers seat ripped

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,871 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,871 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all four on rear anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,301 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,873 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,873 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,182 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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CA54 DFN is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CA54 DFN, 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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CA54 DFN is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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