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SJ03 PXP

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,335 mi
Last recorded30,335 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 PXP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 30,335 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 27,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 27,739 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking At engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,823 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 26,763 miles

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear, (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 26,427 miles

Cab corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bed deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2021 26,401 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear body bed corroded /floor deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,544 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 24,544 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fuel tank insecure bracket brocken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 22,268 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 20,453 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 18,123 miles

rear footbrake on leglimit

Pass 30 May 2016 16,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2013 9,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,181 miles

battery insecure

rear brakes showing low reading

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 8,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,641 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 7,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 6,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,751 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 11,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking 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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SJ03 PXP is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ03 PXP, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ03 PXP registered?

SJ03 PXP is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 May 2003.

Is SJ03 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 PXP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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