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HG55 FGN

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 FGN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 50,194 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,226 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 49,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,107 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside front upper arm ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step is excessively corroded but is not within a prescribed area (visible from underneath vehicle).

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab mount visible over offside front wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 47,107 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside front upper arm ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step is excessively corroded but is not within a prescribed area (visible from underneath vehicle).

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab mount visible over offside front wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear position lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,110 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both O/S/F and N/S/F upper arm ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,109 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both O/S/F and N/S/F upper arm ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both nearside & offside front upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both nearside & offside (2.7.4)

Slight play in both nearside & offside front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,248 miles

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

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

body bolts loose but body secure

slight corrosion around cab mount areas

Fail 9 Aug 2016 42,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop & side (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

body bolts loose but body secure

slight corrosion around cab mount areas

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 40,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,740 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 39,674 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,616 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,792 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 29,447 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,894 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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HG55 FGN is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HG55 FGN, 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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HG55 FGN is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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