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FY53 EBF

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EBF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,193 miles

Chassis sections under cab floor holed and corroded both sides

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight exhaust blow at flexible section

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,193 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Chassis sections under cab floor holed and corroded both sides

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight exhaust blow at flexible section

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,282 miles

Cab floor chassis rails heavily corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nails in O/S front and O/S rear tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2016 109,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Cab floor chassis rails heavily corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nails in O/S front and O/S rear tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,009 miles

Nearside cab chassis rail between front and rear mountings is holed and corroded, reducing strength and rigidity

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

One exhaust support broken

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 104,008 miles

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

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

Nearside cab chassis rail between front and rear mountings is holed and corroded, reducing strength and rigidity

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

One exhaust support broken

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

One exhaust support strap broken

Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,840 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

One exhaust support strap broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,193 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 94,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,762 miles

Cab chassis starting to corrode at nearside front

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both kingpin assemblies. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,686 miles

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

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

Slight play/lift in both king pins. Slight binding on both rear brakes.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,684 miles

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

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

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

Slight play/lift in both king pins. Slight binding on both rear brakes.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,979 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 64,677 miles

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)

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

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

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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FY53 EBF 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 55.6%.

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 FY53 EBF, 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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FY53 EBF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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