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ML52 TOM

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,674 mi
Last recorded15,674 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 TOM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 15,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 15,674 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 5,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 4,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 4,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 4,868 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 4,846 miles

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

Service 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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ML52 TOM is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 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 ML52 TOM, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML52 TOM registered?

ML52 TOM is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is ML52 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 TOM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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