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FN53 JTV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JTV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,582 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 111,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,516 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,438 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 54,436 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 52,898 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front indicator lens broke on edge

nearside wingmirror cracked still got offside and rear view †

shroud missing off centre seatbelt clasp †

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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FN53 JTV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN53 JTV, 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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FN53 JTV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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