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FB53 FWC

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,578 mi
Last recorded113,578 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FWC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab chassis and around cab mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor,cab chassis and around cab mounting. (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 103,352 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 103,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,562 miles

passeger miror glass crcked

Pass 6 Dec 2013 166,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,522 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,505 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,450 miles

Crack to nearside rear light lens

Exhaust tail pipe corrodid

Front pads starting to get low

Nearsie indicators flashing quicker than offside

Temporary repair made to offside side repeater

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,128 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,281 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,281 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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FB53 FWC is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FB53 FWC, 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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FB53 FWC is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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