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HJ02 BMZ

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 BMZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 124,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,108 miles

underside of rear tipper body corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 123,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of rear tipper body corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 121,146 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (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))

slight play in front axle king pins

Fail 12 Sep 2020 117,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (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))

slight play in front axle king pins

Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,152 miles

Nearside lift play in king pin

Fail 11 Sep 2019 111,152 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing correctly (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Track rod end modification unsafe locking pins missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Inner Seat belt slightly damaged reciever casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside lift play in king pin

Fail 3 Jun 2019 111,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view temporary mirror not legal (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes to axle both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps flashing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both forward and rear end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight lift in both king pins

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper held on with tie wraps

Pass 18 May 2018 106,386 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken.

play in both front king pins.

play in both rear anti roll bar d-bushes.

signs of corrosion around underside.

slight play in offside front drop link.

Pass 19 May 2017 99,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm and slight cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords

Fail 19 May 2017 99,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour 501A (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre 2mm and slight cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords

Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,971 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended missing (1.9.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front door mirror mounting worn

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

coolant staining around pipes near radiator

exhaust flexi pipe in poor state

spare wheel insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f king pin bushes have slight play

n/s/r tyre perished

rear prop shaft rear u/j has play in bearing caps

Pass 2 Jan 2015 89,229 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front disc's worn

n/s/f kingpin bushes have slight play

propshaft rear u/j has play

Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,229 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front disc's worn

n/s/f kingpin bushes have slight play

propshaft rear u/j has play

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,610 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust poor condition

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust poor condition

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,128 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight oil leak from filter

Fail 21 Dec 2012 82,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

aux belt in poor condition

both front leaf spring bushes dry

Fail 5 Dec 2011 77,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

aux belt in poor condition

both front leaf spring bushes dry

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,022 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,513 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,518 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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HJ02 BMZ is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 HJ02 BMZ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ02 BMZ is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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