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RF54 UHO

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UHO
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 123,117 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 123,073 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corrosion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

under bodysurface rust and debris

Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER CAB (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear TIPPER BODY CORROSION

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY DEBRIS AND CORROSION

Fail 23 Jan 2025 122,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER CAB (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear TIPPER BODY CORROSION

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY DEBRIS AND CORROSION

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,319 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tipper body corrosion

heavy corrosion under body and debris front

Fail 26 Jan 2024 121,310 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tipper body corrosion

heavy corrosion under body and debris front

Pass 30 Jan 2023 120,275 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides corrosion (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion and debris

Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,549 miles

Central seat belt stalk damaged ... but still function

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces heavily corroded ... but not breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms have slight play ( in raised position ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm linkage ball joint has a minor play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded ...benefit of doubt given advise replace soon... slight corrosion in other places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear foot brake effort slightly low

battery not clamped in place correctly

tipper bed appears slightly raised at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2021 118,525 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm linkage ball joint has excess play >>>WHERE MARKED YELLOW>>> (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml still on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated unable to apply handbrake ... very little movement... does not lock (1.1.6 (d))

Central seat belt stalk damaged ... but still function

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces heavily corroded ... but not breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms have slight play ( in raised position ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded ...benefit of doubt given advise replace soon... slight corrosion in other places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear foot brake effort slightly low

battery not clamped in place correctly

tipper bed appears slightly raised at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2021 118,521 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all bushes worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but still functions (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded but not yet flaking off ... advise replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have play in wheels free position only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and slightly in other places on braking system (1.1.11 (c))

Rear braking effort on foot brake slightly low

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair is welded to corroded and weakened metal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt anchorage so corroded that it detached whilst testing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central seat belt buckle casing missing

Nearside Front cab floor near body mounting has poor repair

Nearside Front cab mounting fractured

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

Offside Front cab floor near body mounting has poor repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords showing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,391 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 107,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,347 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear cab mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 102,640 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cab chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,643 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,205 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 67,608 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,193 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 37,066 miles

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

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

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

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 UHO is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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