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LM03 UFU

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,822 mi
Last recorded54,822 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UFU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,822 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 54,822 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Structure corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2024 53,514 miles

Structure corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2024 53,514 miles

Structure corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,313 miles

structure corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 51,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 50,439 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 50,433 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking leakoff pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,740 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 42,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 35,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Front pad wear indicator rubbing on wheel rim

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Tipper hydraulics oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front indicator repeater not working

parking brake need adjusting

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 21,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,322 miles

front suspension noisey

tipper pump leaking!!!!

Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,290 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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LM03 UFU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LM03 UFU, 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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LM03 UFU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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