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NL53 WMG

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,714 mi
Last recorded97,714 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 WMG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,714 miles

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

underbody corrosion but not excessive

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,710 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 94,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,735 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,735 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,413 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,413 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,361 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,982 miles

rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,774 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,774 miles

Parking 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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NL53 WMG is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL53 WMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 WMG registered?

NL53 WMG is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NL53 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 WMG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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