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GJ53 BJK

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,303 mi
Last recorded129,303 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BJK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,303 miles

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

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

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

slight play nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,357 miles

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

cab floor slight corrosion under seats

Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,348 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 121,334 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,570 miles

corrosion on front chassis on cab

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,421 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 105,415 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,440 miles

Driver's seat base cover damaged.

Gearlever cowling missing.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,110 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,148 miles

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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GJ53 BJK is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ53 BJK, 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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What year was GJ53 BJK registered?

GJ53 BJK is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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