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KB53 JCB

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,715 mi
Last recorded74,715 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 JCB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 74,716 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,068 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (steering box drop arm drag link) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,292 miles

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

previous welding/corrosion to cab mounting points

Fail 26 Apr 2024 59,292 miles

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

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

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

previous welding/corrosion to cab mounting points

Fail 14 Feb 2024 59,287 miles

Body component insecure rear light bar loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush at end of bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis rails and body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,509 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 87,505 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,146 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,989 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door step plastic cover loose

n/s/front mirror arm loose

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 39,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,452 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 22,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,726 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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KB53 JCB is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 KB53 JCB, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB53 JCB is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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