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HG05 BZV

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BZV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 69,134 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 69,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 68,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 66,382 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Burst brake pipe under front panel (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front inner tie rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,319 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 65,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush on axle/end of anti roll bar marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush on axle/end of anti roll bar marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ marked in yellow (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 215-70-15c (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 58,950 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,427 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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HG05 BZV is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HG05 BZV, 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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What year was HG05 BZV registered?

HG05 BZV is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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