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FY04 UPZ

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 UPZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel on roller brake test rear brakes applied (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears worn on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play/thrust (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cab back,wheelboxes,floors,cab mounts etc corroded

cab chassis corroded+holled

steering idler has play

suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,530 miles

steering idler has slight play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cab chassis corroded and holed

exhaust+repaired

wheelboxes,cab backs floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 77,527 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cab chassis corroded and holed

exhaust+repaired

steering idler has slight play

wheelboxes,cab backs floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,982 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play +idler has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play/thrust (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

cab chassis/wheel box etc showing corrosion

exhaust repaired

handbrake stiff

washers frozen

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,546 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cab corroded various places

cab floor and inner arches corroded

cab rear mountings deteriorated corroded

exhaust repaired

front bump stops missing

handbrake poor

Fail 3 Aug 2017 64,546 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cab corroded various places

cab floor and inner arches corroded

cab rear mountings deteriorated corroded

exhaust repaired

front bump stops missing

handbrake poor

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,951 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has play on limit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint has play on limit (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brakes have slight bind

fronr wheelboxes,cab chassis,cab back,cab mounts,floor etc showing corrosion/corroded

handbrake stiff

n/s steering joint has slight play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

washers/wipers slightly poor

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,909 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front wheelboxes,rear cab back and mountings/floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front wheelboxes,rear cab back and mountings/floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

n/s mirror damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,635 miles

nearside and offside rear cab corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear of cab corroded both sides

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,154 miles

both rear light lenses damaged advise changing at earliest convienience

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,154 miles

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)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear light lenses damaged advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,448 miles

rear drop door removed

Fail 1 Jul 2010 39,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 34,644 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 34,644 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FY04 UPZ is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY04 UPZ, 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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FY04 UPZ is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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