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HD03 VWJ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Yellow Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,874 mi
Last recorded186,874 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 VWJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 186,874 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 183,812 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 183,812 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 177,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 172,580 miles

Please note: Parking brakes need slight adjustment.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 167,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 160,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 150,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,794 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 112,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 105,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,220 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,858 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,445 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 84,414 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,615 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2007 71,551 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 71,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight lift in nearside front king-pin,advise to grease.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,577 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

slight lift in front suspension king-pins,advise to grease.

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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HD03 VWJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Yellow with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 HD03 VWJ, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD03 VWJ registered?

HD03 VWJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is HD03 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 VWJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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