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FP53 VKO

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VKO
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 69,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 68,671 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 67,909 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 67,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,044 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Both sides vehicle chassis / structure repaired and covered under sealant

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 65,044 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,409 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (Outer walls) (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,679 miles

Both front tyres outer walls cracking

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres outer walls cracking

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,896 miles

Front Both tyres outer edges curbed

Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Front Both tyres outer edges curbed

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,243 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,459 miles

exhuast corroding

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

slight movement in both front bearings/king pins

slight movement in n/s/r d bush and both front d bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhuast corroding

hand brake readings n/s 120 o/s 160 both not locked, foot brake efficancy 38% and 50% locked,

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

slight movement in both front bearings/king pins

slight movement in n/s/r d bush and both front d bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 44,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,565 miles

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

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,887 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT MARKS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,111 miles

slight chip in front screen.

slight nosie on steering

Fail 7 Nov 2007 27,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 linkage 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight chip in front screen.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,100 miles

BRAKE EFFIENCY LOW N/S O/S † FRONT 410 360 † REAR 210 150 35% † HAND BRAKE 180 170 10%

slight fraying of o/s/f seat belt, rear and front anti roll bar D bushes slight movement, slight movement in front wheel bearings, slight movement in steering joint

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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FP53 VKO is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FP53 VKO, 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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FP53 VKO is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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