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LR55 PFJ

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,451 mi
Last recorded253,451 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PFJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 253,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 253,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front and rear joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 242,468 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front cab rail corroding

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

Offside Rear of cab floor corroding

tipper body paneling coroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 227,994 miles

front floor pan rails corroded

screen chipped

Fail 19 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front floor pan rails corroded

screen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2023

Cab rails corroded

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

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2022 196,190 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front bumper damaged

nearside front floor pan rail corroded

nearside front tyre cut in tread

oil leak

rear cab mounts corroded

screen damaged

Fail 6 May 2022 196,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front bumper damaged

nearside front floor pan rail corroded

nearside front tyre cut in tread

oil leak

rear cab mounts corroded

screen damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2021 181,875 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

nearside mirror damaged

screen damaged

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 23 Apr 2021 181,872 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

nearside mirror damaged

screen damaged

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2020 167,549 miles

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

screen damaged

surface corrosion on both front inner wings

Fail 18 May 2020 167,548 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

screen damaged

surface corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,444 miles

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

screen chipped

Fail 8 Apr 2019 152,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

screen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,386 miles

slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints

Fail 9 Apr 2018 139,385 miles

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

slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,176 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges of tread

offside front floor pan rails corroding

surface corrosion on cab rear mounts

Fail 7 Apr 2017 122,169 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges of tread

offside front floor pan rails corroding

surface corrosion on cab rear mounts

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,882 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,155 miles

slight damage to wind screen

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,820 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,940 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,940 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,947 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,441 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,275 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 21,275 miles

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

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

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

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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LR55 PFJ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 LR55 PFJ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR55 PFJ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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