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GF53 KYE

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 KYE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,771 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,771 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,493 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 72,565 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,642 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,634 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,011 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,009 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,795 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 21,795 miles

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

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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GF53 KYE is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF53 KYE, 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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GF53 KYE is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is GF53 KYE safe to buy?

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