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HT52 LTF

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 LTF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 137,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear pickup tub floor corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 135,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 135,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,103 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 132,223 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Radiator support member corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load valve and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 132,223 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Radiator support member corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load valve and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 129,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,837 miles

Small area of corrosion on panel under radiater

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,366 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 114,785 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,544 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust trail pipe bracket broken but still supported from centre box

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,316 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,588 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 94,588 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 May 2013 82,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 May 2013 82,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,799 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

General oil leaks

Slight bind nearside front wheel

Fail 8 May 2012 70,791 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

General oil leaks

Slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 10 May 2011 66,232 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Rear leaf springs starting to corrode

Slight play front steering joints

Pass 11 May 2010 62,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 56,493 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 56,493 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 46,539 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 12 May 2006 43,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,562 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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HT52 LTF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT52 LTF, 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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HT52 LTF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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