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HN53 HHG

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 HHG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 105,022 miles

Battery tray corroded but is secure and battery not likely to fall from carrier

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear tank strap corroded but still securely holding fuel tank in position (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 105,022 miles

Battery tray corroded but is secure and battery not likely to fall from carrier

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear tank strap corroded but still securely holding fuel tank in position (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 102,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch , body hinge and seat belt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch , body hinge and seat belt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,620 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x4 front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,235 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,379 miles

Corrosion ; Areas at n/s/f cab frame & both seat mountings

Lighting ; o/s/f indicator discoloured

Suspension ; Front anti-roll bushes worn

Suspension ; Rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,124 miles

Brakes ; brake pipe corroded, o/s/r on axle

Brakes ; rear brakes slightly uneven , imbalance 11 %

Suspension ; front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Suspension ; rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,389 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in os/f wheel

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in os/f wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,526 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery trey starting to corroded

exhaust slight corroded

slight movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar bush

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,646 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f starting to wear on edge

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar bush

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,641 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f starting to wear on edge

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar bush

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2012 60,146 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,146 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,993 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small bind nearside front brake.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,069 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside headlight poor

slight fuel smell

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 24,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,452 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,296 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod 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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HN53 HHG is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HN53 HHG, 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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HN53 HHG is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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