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FP03 ULF

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ULF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,003 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Slight lateral movement in kingpin Bushes

Offside Front Slight Lateral Play in Kingpin Bushes

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,998 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to major leak from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable Outer casing Damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Slight lateral movement in kingpin Bushes

Offside Front Anti roll Bar D Bush Clamp loose

Offside Front Slight Lateral Play in Kingpin Bushes

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 70,375 miles

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

body mouts rusty

both king pins got play

Pass 12 May 2016 67,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body mounts corroded.

Cab strengthener corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears to have been repaired from inside (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 67,831 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.3.3a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body mounts corroded.

Cab strengthener corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears to have been repaired from inside (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2015 65,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 62,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014 62,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,428 miles

n/s front chasis/body rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight fraying to o/s seatbelt

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in steering

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,428 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front chasis/body rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight fraying to o/s seatbelt

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Feb 2012 554,217 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 554,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 24,393 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,740 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,469 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,438 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,109 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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FP03 ULF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP03 ULF, 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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FP03 ULF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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