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HG53 WKZ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,537 mi
Last recorded130,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 WKZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 130,537 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 130,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 128,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box underside damp with fluid

Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

tipper body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,756 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Tipper motor slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tipper body frame corrosion

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

Offside Tipper body frame corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion in exhaust system

drivers seat temporary repaired

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,554 miles

drivers seat damaged

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight play in rear leaf springs bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside inner rear tyre tread very worn on edges

slight lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

o/s wiper blade poor

rear anti roll bar / all bushes sligtly worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,319 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

o/s wiper blade poor

rear anti roll bar / all bushes sligtly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,395 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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HG53 WKZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG53 WKZ, 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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HG53 WKZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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