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LF02 CNX

2002 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

70,082 mi
Last recorded70,082 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 CNX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front o/s/f cab step insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged covers loose (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush near and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged covers loose (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush near and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,600 miles

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat badly ripped

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged near and off side front seat belt stalk covers loose and damaged not effecting seat belt working order (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 69,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat badly ripped

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged near and off side front seat belt stalk covers loose and damaged not effecting seat belt working order (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and off side slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and off side slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 68,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering system excessively rough seized steering checks not completed (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 65,584 miles

front brake hoses cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front cab floor rail corroded badly

offside rear cab chassis mounting corroded slightly

rear outer D bushes have play in then near to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2020 65,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab body mounting corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake hoses cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front cab floor rail corroded badly

offside rear cab chassis mounting corroded slightly

rear outer D bushes have play in then near to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,369 miles

Cab offside chassis rail is VERY badly corroded and is part missing

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drivers seat damaged / worn

Nearside Front king pin has lift thats nearing the limits

Offside and centre seat belt stalks damaged / covers missing.

Rear cab mounting areas have advanced corrosion

Steering feels stiff and king pins not been lubricated in a while

Fail 22 Mar 2019 62,363 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeds the plate limits of "0.96" (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury dropside hinge panel corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Cab offside chassis rail is VERY badly corroded and is part missing

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drivers seat damaged / worn

Nearside Front king pin has lift thats nearing the limits

Offside and centre seat belt stalks damaged / covers missing.

Rear cab mounting areas have advanced corrosion

Steering feels stiff and king pins not been lubricated in a while

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,927 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and are corroding

Oil filter is leaking

The front brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 13 Mar 2018 57,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs are worn and are corroding

Oil filter is leaking

The front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,548 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

handbrake reading on lower limit

nearside front king pin lift nearing limit

nearside rear cab to chassis mount corroded near limit

offside front cab chassis badly corroded outside of a prescribed area

offside rear outer antiroll bar bush and inner bush have play in them near to limit

seat belt centre and offside clips have covers missing

small amount of play in front wheel bearings

steering slightly stiff

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,548 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link rear gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside of rear bumper/light board (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

drivers seat in poor condition

nearside front king pin lift nearing limit

nearside rear cab to chassis mount corroded near limit

offside front cab chassis badly corroded outside of a prescribed area

offside rear outer antiroll bar bush and inner bush have play in them near to limit

seat belt centre and offside clips have covers missing

small amount of play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,294 miles

Cab chassis / frame rail badly corroded in places

Corrosion to cab nearside rear mounting area

Drivers seat is deteriorating

Rear anti roll bar bushes 'D' and end mountings have ware in them

Seat belt buckle assemblies on O/S and centre seats are damaged and may be released by accident

handbrake reading on lower limit of 16%

Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,294 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside lower frame on tipper body in several places (6.1.C.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link rear ball joint )( complete rod assembly (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Braking system leaking valve block on nearside rear brake pipe is leaking when under pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Cab chassis / frame rail badly corroded in places

Corrosion to cab nearside rear mounting area

Drivers seat is deteriorating

Rear anti roll bar bushes 'D' and end mountings have ware in them

Seat belt buckle assemblies on O/S and centre seats are damaged and may be released by accident

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,494 miles

centre seat belt and drivers seat belt buckle/clips have covers broken away but still working.

driver seat belt fraying slightly.

nearside rear chassis to body mounting corroded to limit.

offside fropnt chassis cab rail corroded.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

rear antiroll bar inner D bushes worn/have play in them to the limit.

small amount of play in rear anti roll bar outer bushes.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

centre seat belt and drivers seat belt buckle/clips have covers broken away but still working.

driver seat belt fraying slightly.

nearside rear chassis to body mounting corroded to limit.

offside fropnt chassis cab rail corroded.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

rear antiroll bar inner D bushes worn/have play in them to the limit.

small amount of play in rear anti roll bar outer bushes.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,706 miles

Both rear suspension anti roll bar D bushes have play in them

Corossion has begun on the n/s rear of the cab/body near the body mounting and seat belt mounting

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,448 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,734 miles

cover missing from drivers seat belt clip.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cover missing from drivers seat belt clip.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,949 miles

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

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

near side front indicator bulb colour fading

near side suspension drop link has play & is at the limit

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,601 miles

drivers seat belt clip cover missing (clip still works).

near side and off side rear tyres worn near to wear indicator bars and cracking badly.

near side front tyre side wall worn slightly.

very slight play in drag link rear ball joint.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,594 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt clip cover missing (clip still works).

near side and off side rear tyres worn near to wear indicator bars and cracking badly.

near side front tyre side wall worn slightly.

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn slightly.

very slight play in drag link rear ball joint.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,035 miles

Both front king pins very dry and have rust powder / stains comming from them.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged, but not affecting the rear view

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

Rear anti roll bar "D" mounting bushes and end fixing bushes are worn near to limits.

Rear tyres are starting to wear low on tread.

Slight play ( lift ) in offside king pin assembly.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,944 miles

near side rear tyre outer side wall cut and in poor condition.

off side front radiator lower support bolt loose.

rear anti roll bar end bushes worn to the limit.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,864 miles

Long travel on Hand Brake Handle

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,334 miles

small amount of play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

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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LF02 CNX is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 LF02 CNX, 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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LF02 CNX is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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