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FV53 CVP

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,588 mi
Last recorded62,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CVP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,588 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,588 miles

EML light on

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

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

exhaust clamp cutting into fuel tank

o/s front body bolt loose

Fail 3 Dec 2013 62,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

EML light on

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

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

exhaust clamp cutting into fuel tank

o/s front body bolt loose

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,588 miles

N/S/F Tyre hole deep enough to reach cords, but within tolerence

Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Coolant level low

N/S/F Tyre hole deep enough to reach cords, but within tolerence

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,590 miles

Engine management light on, will fail next years test.

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

O/S front drop side hindge broke

Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Engine management light on, will fail next years test.

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

O/S front drop side hindge broke

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,584 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 62,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,863 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,863 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,721 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,399 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 260,917 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,017 miles

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

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

slight play in steering box

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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FV53 CVP is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV53 CVP, 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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FV53 CVP is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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