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DF13 LKJ

2013 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Cabstar69,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 LKJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,207 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced several body chassis bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 63,207 miles

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced several body chassis bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,423 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 57,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced several body mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 51,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced several body mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 49,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 49,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 47,931 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,461 miles

Body not fully secure some bolts insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,461 miles

Body not fully secure some bolts insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,914 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced some body mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 34,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,841 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)

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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DF13 LKJ is a 2013 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 69,606 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 DF13 LKJ, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF13 LKJ registered?

DF13 LKJ is a 2013 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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