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MK02 VMC

2002 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,023 mi
Last recorded20,023 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VMC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 20,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 19,814 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 19,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,011 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,149 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 18,144 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,003 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 15,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,798 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 13,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded pass seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,563 miles

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

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 10 Apr 2015 8,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front brake sensor wires broken

o/s/r inner tyre has cut in tread

Fail 9 Apr 2015 8,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre has cut in tread

front brake sensor wires broken

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,601 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 14 Mar 2014 6,555 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 4,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,560 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,560 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,041 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,649 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 21,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,430 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 16,423 miles

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

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

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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MK02 VMC is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 MK02 VMC, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK02 VMC registered?

MK02 VMC is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MK02 VMC safe to buy?

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