MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front cab mountings
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
front and rear D bushes anti roll bar has slight movement
rear service brakes binding but not excessively
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front cab mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure side (1.9.2a)
Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater missing and offside (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and Offside (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs pitted and pads worn low
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch pedal anti slip worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch pedal anti slip worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre cab mirror missing
rear exhaust box mounting rubbers and strap one set missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre cab mirror missing
rear exhaust box mounting rubbers and strap one set missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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ML53 LNZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 ML53 LNZ, 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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ML53 LNZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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