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HJ03 XVH

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 XVH
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 72,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,547 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 70,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shock absorber bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around seams of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt webbing frayed along edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,108 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,100 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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Fail 5 Mar 2018 40,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

vehicle dirty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tipper body lifting ram damp

Fail 28 Jan 2015 31,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tipper body lifting ram damp

Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear anti-roll bar n/s saddle worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,664 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear inner tyre has a deep cut in inner sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,566 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,352 miles

Bushes at n/s & o/s ends of rear anti-roll bar worn

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,694 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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HJ03 XVH is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HJ03 XVH, 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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HJ03 XVH is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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