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RJ04 ELC

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ELC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 147,209 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

underside of cab corroded.

Fail 26 May 2025 147,209 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

underside of cab corroded.

Pass 14 May 2024 147,014 miles

all chassis undersealed

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2023 146,707 miles

all chassis undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2022 146,689 miles

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

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

all chassis undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2022 146,333 miles

all chassis undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Dec 2021 146,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

all chassis undersealed

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

engine light on (pre july 2008)

Pass 21 Dec 2020 145,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 144,758 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush from (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 144,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush from (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 144,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 144,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 142,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 141,354 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 138,341 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 134,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 134,892 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 134,813 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,676 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

lift in both side front lower ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2012 110,656 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

lift in both side front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,870 miles

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

off side rear parking brake cable support bracket broke

Fail 13 Jun 2011 97,725 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

off side rear parking brake cable support bracket broke

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,561 miles

hand brake cables

Fail 12 May 2010 80,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 73,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 May 2009 73,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,469 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust down pipe to silencer box insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,110 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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RJ04 ELC is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 RJ04 ELC, 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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RJ04 ELC is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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