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GV55 CGK

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 CGK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 172,588 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to silencer joint - pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from windscreen ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at gearbox tail housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing support rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes at axle slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 172,557 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt n ot attached to vehicle frame (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit & smoking heavily on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Orange side marker lamp broken, rear one, exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 2 out of 4 bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Possibly due to non functioning levelling device (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Centre track rod, offside joint badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bearing housing rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to silencer joint - pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from screen ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure Drivers side step - mounting rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Some play at steering idler pivot

Offside Tipper bed mounting bolt loose behind drivers side cab area

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox tail housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 168,402 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Body to chassis mounting bolt loose, behind cab

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox tail housing seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 162,658 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,638 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 141,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture into brake block side of chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 132,819 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,633 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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GV55 CGK is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV55 CGK, 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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GV55 CGK is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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