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N444 AJL

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,962 mi
Last recorded55,962 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 AJL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,962 miles

Body not fully secure various places on cab and body (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 54,524 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and cab (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage pipes wet (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 54,524 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and cab (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage pipes wet (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,752 miles

Body not fully secure various corrosion to the frame and the bed is also deteriorated/defective (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing?

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/various components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 52,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab insecure bolt insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Body not fully secure various corrosion to the frame and the bed is also deteriorated/defective (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose the fuel tank has jubilee clips holding it in place (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing?

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/various components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 50,193 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear cab mountings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front and back n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all n/s and os front and back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 50,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure Various body corrosion to the frame and also the bed is deteriorated/defective (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Has jubilee clips holding it in place and also has a lockable flexi cap fitted (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat belt prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seat belt prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat cushion deteriorated

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel slightly insecure?

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

flat bed frame corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 43,575 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

flat bed frame corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,916 miles

Nearside Rear mudguard missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi ferrulles corroded

both front tyres worn on outside edge

sharp edges at rear body offside and nearside

Fail 12 Jun 2018 40,915 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear mudguard missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi ferrulles corroded

both front tyres worn on outside edge

sharp edges at rear body offside and nearside

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,738 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,425 miles

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

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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N444 AJL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 N444 AJL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N444 AJL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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