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EK04 CHN

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,056 mi
Last recorded153,056 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 CHN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 153,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 153,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 127,000 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 126,970 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 126,722 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 126,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 110,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 102,093 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 102,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear inner tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,269 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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EK04 CHN is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EK04 CHN, 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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What year was EK04 CHN registered?

EK04 CHN is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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