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RF04 YMS

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 YMS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,392 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under cab, long section of body corroded away but rigidity not compromised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall staring to form tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under cab, long section of body corroded away but rigidity not compromised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 111,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged due to fouling the road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged due to fouling the road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch slave cylinder hose damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under cab, long section of body corroded away but rigidity not compromised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall staring to form tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under cab, long section of body corroded away but rigidity not compromised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch slave cylinder hose damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch slave cylinder hose damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 105,975 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Is Detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,003 miles

General vehicle corrosion front to rear

Offside front inner wheel arch at the front excessive corrosion but not structural

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch at the rear (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General vehicle corrosion front to rear

Offside front inner wheel arch at the front excessive corrosion but not structural

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,488 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 80,283 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,409 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 56,404 miles

Inner Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 40,351 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service 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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RF04 YMS is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF04 YMS, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF04 YMS is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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