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L15 FTA

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,542 mi
Last recorded56,542 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 56,542 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,096 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,878 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tail board is slightly damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2023 51,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Centre prop shaft bearing has slight play in it

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

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

Nearside rear tail board is slightly damaged

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,907 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged / cracked

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,179 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 49,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,232 miles

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

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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L15 FTA is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L15 FTA, 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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What year was L15 FTA registered?

L15 FTA is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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