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GY05 ZSL

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,398 mi
Last recorded88,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 ZSL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,398 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 88,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 83,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 79,857 miles

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

drivers seat badly worn

Fail 4 May 2021 79,854 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

drivers seat badly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2021 79,791 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

drivers seat condition

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,016 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 70,977 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,205 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,435 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,745 miles

corrosoin near front body mounts

Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosoin near front body mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,034 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,886 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 30,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 26,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,380 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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GY05 ZSL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY05 ZSL, 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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GY05 ZSL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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