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MW53 EHU

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,324 mi
Last recorded41,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 EHU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,306 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 41,278 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 40,600 miles

Rusting on both front mudguard stays

Pass 17 May 2018 39,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,808 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s inner rear tyres worn close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 39,168 miles

Nearside rear brake binding free off handbrake linkage (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding free off handbrake linkage (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s inner rear tyres worn close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,239 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,192 miles

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,225 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,460 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,255 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 33,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,263 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 29,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,819 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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MW53 EHU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MW53 EHU, 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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What year was MW53 EHU registered?

MW53 EHU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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