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LJ53 VPU

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VPU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,291 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened central lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,473 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 69,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,105 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 62,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,115 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,448 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,337 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 41,576 miles

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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,900 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 42,788 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,929 miles

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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LJ53 VPU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LJ53 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 VPU registered?

LJ53 VPU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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