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NX03 UHV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

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Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 UHV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 77,782 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 77,782 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,614 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,257 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,958 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively AT LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view AT LIMIT (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively AT LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view AT LIMIT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,545 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 74,485 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat to floor base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside screen cracked outside fail zone

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively AT LIMIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside screen cracked outside fail zone

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively AT LIMIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front CAB HAS CORROSION PRESENT (WEAK)

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

TIPPER RAM WEEPING OIL

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,826 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,570 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min. limit

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,081 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,162 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 37,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,720 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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NX03 UHV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX03 UHV, 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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NX03 UHV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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