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HG05 NWL

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 NWL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026

Nearside Front inner brake pad appears low ?

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

engine mil lamp is on

Fail 21 Jul 2026

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner brake pad appears low ?

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

engine mil lamp is on

Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,101 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

all rear anti roll bar bushes slight wear

Fail 16 Jul 2025 41,968 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

all rear anti roll bar bushes slight wear

Pass 8 Jul 2024

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 19 Jul 2023

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,313 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 69,253 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab/ under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play centre track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside slight corrosion cab underside

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,510 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,909 miles

nearside front, cab floor under seat slightly corroded

play in steering system idler on offside

Fail 23 Jun 2020 62,900 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both ends of anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front, cab floor under seat slightly corroded

nearside rear outer tyre nailed on inner edge

play in steering system idler on offside

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,122 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,915 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 46,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,388 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,065 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,425 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,154 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 NWL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NWL, 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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HG05 NWL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is HG05 NWL safe to buy?

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