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DC04 BVY

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,955 mi
Last recorded43,955 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BVY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 43,955 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis on cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 38,693 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,255 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 32,255 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside inner step corroded

Offside inner step corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,050 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 30,468 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 30,467 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s washer not working but water from o/s covers n/s

parking brake just met legal requirement

Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,905 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 28,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,799 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 28,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,521 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 20,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,938 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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DC04 BVY is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DC04 BVY, 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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DC04 BVY is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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