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FY55 CXZ

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,400 mi
Last recorded47,400 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 CXZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 47,400 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 47,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 45,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 43,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 38,178 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 (104/102 8pr) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,631 miles

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

advise n/s/r wheel bearing has slight free play

Fail 19 Mar 2021 35,631 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has serious gas leak. likley to affect emisson result (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center section blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

advise n/s/r wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,064 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 35,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,922 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 33,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes and o bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,711 miles

o/s rear light damaged

slight play noted both front hubs

Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s rear light damaged

slight play noted both front hubs

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,598 miles

o/s rear light lens repaired by tape

Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,598 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leaking from rear hydraulic ram on to chassis and off side rear shocker.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,520 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leaking from rear hydraulic ram on to chassis and off side rear shocker.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,959 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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FY55 CXZ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 FY55 CXZ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY55 CXZ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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