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RN53 FWJ

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 FWJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 49,567 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror head broken

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 49,567 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play join bar marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror head broken

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 49,563 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear mud guard loose

Pass 31 Jul 2024 48,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 48,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 48,069 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,033 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,881 miles

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 42,881 miles

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

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,984 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Fail 24 Jan 2020 40,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,633 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 37,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,791 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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RN53 FWJ is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RN53 FWJ, 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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What year was RN53 FWJ registered?

RN53 FWJ is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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