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RF54 UHD

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,595 mi
Last recorded177,595 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UHD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 177,595 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cargo /buck body has corroded frame and .floor is deteriorated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 177,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Offside idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cargo /buck body has corroded frame and .floor is deteriorated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 171,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 164,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,656 miles

Front Brake pad wear sensor wires broken - both sides.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 159,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad wear sensor wires broken - both sides.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,558 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 154,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 148,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,127 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 142,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 133,657 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,657 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,839 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 126,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 121,440 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 121,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,225 miles

wear front disc

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 12 Oct 2009 112,722 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody/cab

Fail 7 Oct 2009 112,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underbody/cab

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,631 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,631 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chip in screen

o/s head lamp lens cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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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RF54 UHD is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RF54 UHD, 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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RF54 UHD is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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