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LB53 BCY

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BCY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,729 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f king pin has play and lift

surface corrosion to front body mounting plates

Fail 29 Jan 2013 92,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f king pin has play and lift

surface corrosion to front body mounting plates

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,963 miles

both rears and n/s/f tyres are worn and close to legal requirements

drivers seat is slightly loose on mounts

front spring eye bushes are weak and have slight play

king pins have slight lift

Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

both rears and n/s/f tyres are worn and close to legal requirements

drivers seat is slightly loose on mounts

front spring eye bushes are weak and have slight play

king pins have slight lift

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,358 miles

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,412 miles

crack in o/s mirror

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,037 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,444 miles

front pads low

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

slight play in front wheel bearings, steering and king pins

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,420 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

front pads low

slight play in front wheel bearings, steering and king pins

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 30,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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LB53 BCY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LB53 BCY, 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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LB53 BCY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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