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FT53 BPE

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,585 mi
Last recorded48,585 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BPE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 48,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 46,665 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "D" mounting bush at limit acceptable - recommend to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "D" mounting bush at limit acceptable - recommend to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting "D" bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,355 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides cuts and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,196 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of front flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in king pins

Fail 29 Jun 2020 36,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal part of front flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

slight play in king pins

Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,535 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

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

Pass 10 May 2018 29,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,321 miles

Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,928 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 24,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,042 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 24,042 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,186 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded on flexi pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2015 22,186 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded on flexi pipe

Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,876 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 20,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,183 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 17,575 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 14,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,014 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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FT53 BPE is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 FT53 BPE, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT53 BPE is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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