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FB03 DHV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DHV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tempory repair by tape (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,292 miles

advise nearside wiperblade split

advise slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,678 miles

slight play both front king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,747 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn and some corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery box heavily corroded

exhauset back box hanging bracket broken

front brake discs worn and some corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,170 miles

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

engine management light remains ON

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

engine management light remains ON

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,599 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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FB03 DHV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FB03 DHV, 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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FB03 DHV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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