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KC53 PJX

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 PJX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,567 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 97,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 96,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

cab corroded and holed but not near a chassi mounting.

exhaust silencer has a slight blow.

various underside corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2024

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

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

body mounts corroded

exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

front lower floors support rails corroded

minimum reserve travel left on park brake

Pass 23 Jun 2023 196,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 196,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,293 miles

O/S/F wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 57,976 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,921 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,983 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,983 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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KC53 PJX 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 73.1%.

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 KC53 PJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC53 PJX registered?

KC53 PJX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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