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HD03 VBG

2003 Nissan Interstar

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 VBG
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,634 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,079 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 88,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 87,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 85,414 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 85,412 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 84,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 84,863 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers don`t self park. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing anti-roll bar bush. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO 4 DIESEL INJECTOR SEAL BLOWING.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,570 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,390 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,388 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,807 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre brake light not working

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,063 miles

both rear indicators fading

ns mirror damaged

rear discs rusty

windscreen marked

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,063 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicators fading

ns mirror damaged

rear discs rusty

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

wiring loom insecure nearside rear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,867 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,857 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,821 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 600,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,216 miles

light scuff mark on screen

temp mirror glass fitted to offside

Fail 16 Jan 2007 44,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber missing

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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HD03 VBG is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD03 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD03 VBG is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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