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LY53 UNX

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UNX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,445 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2018 71,444 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,996 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 70,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both sides front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorating

both sides rear tyres outer wall cracked and deteriorated

leak on nearside rear beam axle

offside front brake disc overheated and discoloured

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,044 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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LY53 UNX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LY53 UNX, 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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What year was LY53 UNX registered?

LY53 UNX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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