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KE02 DXS

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,490 mi
Last recorded153,490 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 DXS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 153,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by the body mount under cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 152,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 152,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,886 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 151,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 143,055 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake effort slightly weak

Pass 9 May 2018 140,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension king pin has slight movement/lift

Pass 11 May 2017 138,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension king pin has slight movement/lift

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 10 May 2016 136,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension king pin has lift

Offside Rear tyre is perished / cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 134,561 miles

nearside front suspension king pin has lift

offside rear tyre is badly perished / cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 132,786 miles

offside body bolt missing

Fail 9 May 2014 132,778 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside body bolt missing

Pass 11 May 2013 131,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 130,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 125,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 123,079 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front numberplate slightly fading

Pass 25 Feb 2008 122,406 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror as a temparary repair

two n/s body bolts loose

Fail 15 Feb 2008 122,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

o/s mirror as a temparary repair

two n/s body bolts loose

Pass 12 Feb 2007 103,908 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 103,908 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,865 miles

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

engine smokes when it missfires.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 87,865 miles

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

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

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

white smoke when engine missfires.

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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KE02 DXS is a 2002 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 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 KE02 DXS, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE02 DXS is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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