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FD53 WPA

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,572 mi
Last recorded145,572 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WPA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 145,572 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 145,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2015 143,451 miles

Front oil leak from enige

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 143,451 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front oil leak from enige

Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,739 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 48,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,076 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 126,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,454 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 109,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear side marker not working

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,579 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,113 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 93,109 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,052 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,526 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,558 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 39,555 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 WPA is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 FD53 WPA, 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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What year was FD53 WPA registered?

FD53 WPA is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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