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MF53 CZZ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 CZZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 134,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

vehicle has slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2013 134,958 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 129,413 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside mirror missing

Fail 15 Mar 2012 129,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 117,794 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 117,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 117,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

centre seatbelt stork cover missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,411 miles

steering slightly stiff

Fail 25 Jan 2010 117,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 117,408 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,532 miles

Offside and Nearside rear brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,701 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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MF53 CZZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 MF53 CZZ, 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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MF53 CZZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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