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LR53 MJE

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,418 mi
Last recorded123,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 MJE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 123,418 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis has corrosion not excessive

rear anti roll bar links and d bushes have play not excessive

rear of cab o/s has corrosion on limit

rear shock bushes deteriorated have play on limit

Fail 2 Jan 2018 123,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis has corrosion not excessive

rear anti roll bar links and d bushes have play not excessive

rear of cab o/s has corrosion on limit

rear shock bushes deteriorated have play on limit

Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,841 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 93,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake reserve travel near limit.

slight play in nearside king pin

Fail 20 Nov 2009 74,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake reserve travel near limit.

slight play in nearside king pin

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,359 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MJE is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR53 MJE, 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 MJE is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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