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GV05 DMX

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,337 mi
Last recorded143,337 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DMX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,989 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 135,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,230 miles

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak

parking brake close to reserve travel.

Fail 27 Jul 2021 130,186 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,526 miles

nearside wing mirror class cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside wing mirror class cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 113,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,780 miles

Chassis cab in very poor rusty condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Side light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel tank strap very rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front cab chassis in very poor condition outside prescribed areas.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,295 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front cab chassis in very poor condition outside prescribed areas.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 85,951 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

all 4 tyres are in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,080 miles

offside and nearside cab floor chassis corroding

play in rear anti roll bar links and bushes

Fail 7 May 2011 51,064 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing on edge

Pass 7 May 2011 51,064 miles

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing on edge

Pass 12 May 2010 42,684 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,200 miles

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

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

load bed has four secureing bolts loose on offside

Fail 14 May 2008 41,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

load bed has four secureing bolts loose on offside

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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GV05 DMX is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 GV05 DMX, 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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GV05 DMX is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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