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MK03 XXB

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,752 mi
Last recorded128,752 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XXB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,954 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,711 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,393 miles

slightly corroded on body chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,231 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 95,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,521 miles

screen chipped, clutch pedal rubber wearing, n/s/ seat belt catch, cab release cable seized, cluth very stiff

Fail 31 Jul 2009 84,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screen chipped, clutch pedal rubber wearing, n/s/ seat belt catch, cab release cable seized, cluth very stiff

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 75,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,201 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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MK03 XXB is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK03 XXB, 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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MK03 XXB is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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