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HD52 CTO

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 CTO
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 71,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,718 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged Clasp casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 66,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front kin pins slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front kin pins slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,542 miles

both sides chassie part of cab coroded

slight lift in n/s king pin

small hole in exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,207 miles

front chassie parts of cab becoming corroded

rear brakes only just passed on performance

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,697 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,876 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,800 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,222 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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HD52 CTO is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD52 CTO, 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.

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What year was HD52 CTO registered?

HD52 CTO is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is HD52 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 CTO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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