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LM52 HVD

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 HVD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 116,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail UJ Joints Excessive Play (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY Wear On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Broken Sensor Wire

Nearside Front Kingpin Has Slight Uplift

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Broken Sensor Wire

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Kingpin Has Slight Uplift

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Brakes Noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,145 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Kingpin Has Slight Up Lift

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Kingpin Has Slight Up Lift

Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,145 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Kingpin Has Slight Up Lift

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Kingpin Has Slight Up Lift

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,947 miles

Nearside Front slight uplift in kingpin

Offside Front slight uplift in kingpin

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,607 miles

Front slight lift in king pins

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 103,607 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight lift in king pins

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,126 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,107 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,571 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 94,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,800 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,309 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,340 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,292 miles

Both rear tyres on the safe weight load limit

Clutch heavy and drags

EML light on

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside handbrake lags

One exhaust front pipe to manifold stud missing and slight exhaust blow

Slight damage to the nearside rear lamp lens

Slight play in both front hubs

Stone chip on the offside headlamp lens

Wear in the front anti roll bar inner mounting bushes

Wear in the front anti roll bar outer link balljoints

Wear in the rear anti roll bar inner and outer mounting bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,902 miles

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

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

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside parking brake and service brake lower than nearside

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,039 miles

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

Offside rear brake drum edge damaged

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,019 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 46,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

movement in rear anti roll bar bushes.

nearside door mirrior missing.

slight ply in steering drag lin end.slight lift in nearside front kingpin,

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,557 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LM52 HVD is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM52 HVD, 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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LM52 HVD is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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