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FV54 UXY

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests34 (16 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UXY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 18 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,333 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,176 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 71,159 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested x 2 (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab chassis rail holed in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward cab chassis rail holed in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail upper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind cab upper load chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine light is on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,843 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 70,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

cab / chassis corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

cab / chassis corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,132 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bat box bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All bushes worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing Both spring pads missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre cross link offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

filler in parts of tipper body chassis nearside seems structually sound

rear part of wheel arch missing nearside rear

towbar electric socketbadly damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre cross link offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

filler in parts of tipper body chassis nearside seems structually sound

rear part of wheel arch missing nearside rear

towbar electric socketbadly damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,718 miles

Emissions not tested rear of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured u bolt broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside link joint from column to box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system link pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre cross link offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

rear part of wheel arch missing nearside rear

towbar electric socket badly damaged

rear brakes not working on footbrake

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing missing but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cab heavily corroded

driver seat belt buckle outer casing missing, working at time of test

engine man light on

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre ON the legal limit

rear brakes grabbing slightly

various body bolts insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,300 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab mount detatched (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cab heavily corroded

driver seat belt buckle outer casing missing, working at time of test

engine man light on

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre ON the legal limit

rear brakes grabbing slightly

various body bolts insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,751 miles

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

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

drivers door hinges worn

evidence of some body bolts at front insecure

nearside mirror cracked

offside seat belt buckle outer casing missing

suspect washers frozen (-2.5 outside)

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,751 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door hinges worn

evidence of some body bolts at front insecure

nearside mirror cracked

offside seat belt buckle outer casing missing

suspect washers frozen (-2.5 outside)

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,326 miles

both front tyres and offside rear close to the limit

exhaust has a minor leak/corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

rear body corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 48,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres and offside rear close to the limit

exhaust has a minor leak/corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

rear body corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,658 miles

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

indicators flashing fast

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 44,658 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,183 miles

nearside body mounts insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside body mounts insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,898 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear antiroll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2012 67,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear antiroll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,623 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise exhaust system blowing

Advise offside rear tyre wearing low borderline legal

Fail 15 Sep 2011 27,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise exhaust system blowing

Advise offside rear tyre wearing low borderline legal

Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,088 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded

Advise front brake discs worn

Advise both front tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2010 22,087 miles

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

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

Advise both front tyres wearing low

Advise brake pipes corroded

Advise front brake discs worn

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,852 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 94,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,596 miles

nearside wing mirror loose

Fail 6 Feb 2008 16,596 miles

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

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

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

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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FV54 UXY is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 FV54 UXY, 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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FV54 UXY is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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