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LB53 WDF

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,058 mi
Last recorded60,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 WDF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,058 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,158 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

temp repair to offside front mirror glass.very poor glass

Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

temp repair to offside front mirror glass.very poor glass

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,305 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S Mirror broken

N/S/R Lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,776 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,064 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,064 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,924 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 27,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,698 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 26,692 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 WDF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB53 WDF, 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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What year was LB53 WDF registered?

LB53 WDF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LB53 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 WDF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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