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HJ02 DFG

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,794 mi
Last recorded105,794 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,794 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 105,078 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 102,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kingpin excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down side to side (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,146 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body brkt bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body bolt (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,921 miles

slight play and lift in both front kingpins

Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,916 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play and lift in both front kingpins

Pass 28 May 2019 84,554 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 76,865 miles

Nearside Rear two body bolts loose

Offside Front body bolt loose

Fail 25 May 2018 76,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear two body bolts loose

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

Offside Front body bolt loose

Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 70,142 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

wooden bed in rear of vehicle split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 68,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

wooden bed in rear of vehicle split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,078 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,652 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r lower side light out

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,524 miles

n/s slight king pin lift

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front body bolt loose (chalked)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front body bolt loose (chalked)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel tank damp ( fuel )

o/s/f body drop side catch faulty ( drop side secure )

o/s/f body mountimg bolt loose

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank damp ( fuel )

o/s/f body drop side catch faulty ( drop side secure )

o/s/f body mountimg bolt loose

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,580 miles

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

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

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 DFG 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 64.3%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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