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FD53 WNA

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,952 mi
Last recorded139,952 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WNA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,818 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,828 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,575 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,297 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 134,889 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Chassis corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

N/S floor support corroded and missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S floor supports corroded and missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 134,889 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Chassis corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

N/S floor support corroded and missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S floor supports corroded and missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,616 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,571 miles

Lift in both king-pins - require greasing/maintenance

Fail 2 Oct 2017 134,569 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Lift in both king-pins - require greasing/maintenance

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 134,308 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,207 miles

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

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

cab rails coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F brake hose poorly routed

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake and p.a.s. pipes have corrosion

cab has corrosion within 30cms of cab mounting.

o/s indicators flash faster than n/s

slight lift on both king pins

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,267 miles

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)

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

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

stone chip outside the swept area

Fail 2 Aug 2012 106,266 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

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

stone chip outside the swept area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,194 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,508 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r marker light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,033 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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FD53 WNA is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FD53 WNA, 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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FD53 WNA is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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