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GU04 FDG

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FDG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,182 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced some fixing bolts not fitted (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cracked but not affecting operation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear in blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lamps slightly affected by operation of hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 95,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,827 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,243 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear anti roll bar bushs slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,709 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight play

very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar outer bush

Fail 28 Jul 2008 36,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wheel bearing slight play

very slight play in offside rear anti roll bar outer bush

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,095 miles

both rear anti roll bar outer bushes slight play

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2007 28,095 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GU04 FDG is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GU04 FDG, 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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What year was GU04 FDG registered?

GU04 FDG is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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