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HD52 GWX

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 GWX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 96,954 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.96 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle steering arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front both kingpins have slight lift

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,829 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in offside front chassis

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 92,991 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,657 miles

nearside front leaf spring rear lower bush slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside front leaf spring rear lower bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,259 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,259 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,819 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,227 miles

centre exhaust clamp loose

slight wear in front drag link end

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,839 miles

slight wear front anti-roll bar bushes

slight wear n/s kingpin

Fail 22 Jan 2008 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

slight wear front anti-roll bar bushes

slight wear n/s kingpin

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 31,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 31,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 GWX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HD52 GWX, 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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HD52 GWX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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