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LR53 MGY

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,667 mi
Last recorded132,667 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 MGY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 132,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 121,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

presenter adviced body condition

Fail 26 Mar 2013 121,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

presenter adviced body condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 105,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,533 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 97,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,009 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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LR53 MGY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR53 MGY, 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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LR53 MGY is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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