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CK53 WHJ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WHJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,931 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both worn on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cab chassis corroded

front spring eye bush

washers poor

wheelboxes,floor,cab backs etc showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 111,929 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both worn on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cab chassis corroded

front spring eye bush

horn deteriorated

washers poor

wheelboxes,floor,cab backs etc showing corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated on limit (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both worn on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

bed corroded/deteriorated in places

horn slightly poor

nail in n/s rear outer tyre

rear cab mounts o/s+n/s corroded

towbar pin missing

wheelboxes/floor,cab backs,cab chassis showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 109,680 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both worn on limit (2.4.G.2)

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

bed corroded/deteriorated in places

horn slightly poor

nail in n/s rear outer tyre

towbar pin missing

wheelboxes/floor,cab backs,cab chassis showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,308 miles

washer jets faulty

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front king pins have slight play

both front wheelboxes/floors/cab backs/cab chassis ect showing corrosion/corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,308 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wheelboxes/floors/cab backs/cab chassis ect showing corrosion/corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

washer jets faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,576 miles

Axial lift in nearside kingpin

Front cab chassis legs corroding

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres low tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside rear inner tyre low on pressure

Rear body bolts loose

Rear tipper pivot pins worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,575 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Axial lift in nearside kingpin

Front cab chassis legs corroding

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres low tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside rear inner tyre low on pressure

Rear body bolts loose

Rear tipper pivot pins worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,424 miles

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

Lift in nearside kingpin

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 25 May 2012 92,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Lift in nearside kingpin

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 75,654 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 75,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,027 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,027 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,723 miles

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,567 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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CK53 WHJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CK53 WHJ, 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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CK53 WHJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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