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OV03 CYJ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CYJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 107,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,445 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front slight lift in kingpin

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,765 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,101 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in front suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,548 miles

EML on

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low inner edge

Spare tyre defective big hole in tread ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 66,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,192 miles

Corrosion and pitting to front brake disc's.

crack in nearside rear lamp glass.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,474 miles

corrosion to exhaust

eml light on

front discs pitted

slight play osf king pin

Fail 21 Sep 2013 56,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

eml light on

front discs pitted

slight play osf king pin

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,980 miles

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

Corrosion to front metal to flexible brake pipes

Pitting to front brake disc's

Slight lift in both sides front king pins

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 1,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,000 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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OV03 CYJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OV03 CYJ, 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 OV03 CYJ registered?

OV03 CYJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is OV03 CYJ safe to buy?

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