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MK53 WYV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,819 mi
Last recorded141,819 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WYV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 141,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 141,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 140,745 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 140,744 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Floor not fully secure pick up floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL rear spring bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 140,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Floor not fully secure pick up floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL rear spring bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,158 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Floor deteriorating under aluminium sheeting

Fail 27 Feb 2019 139,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Floor deteriorating under aluminium sheeting

Pass 12 Jan 2017 137,475 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 137,449 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting pulled out (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting pulled out (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,746 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 132,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,430 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 128,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

wiper blades damaged but clear screen

Fail 9 Dec 2014 128,210 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

wiper blades damaged but clear screen

Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 123,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S Rear outer tyre deflated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 195,651 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 105,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,440 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,263 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,263 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 1 Sep 2007 57,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,320 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

water pump leaking

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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MK53 WYV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK53 WYV, 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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MK53 WYV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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