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SK53 VGT

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,296 mi
Last recorded93,296 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VGT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mudguard mounting bracket broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front body mounting outriggers badly corroded but not yet holed

rear park and service brakes only just met limits and require attention

tipper body subframe badly corroded and holed at n/s/f

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mudguard mounting bracket broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

both front body mounting outriggers badly corroded but not yet holed

rear park and service brakes only just met limits and require attention

tipper body subframe badly corroded and holed at n/s/f

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,642 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity only 1 of 2 bulbs eliminating (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 78,473 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front body chassis rails badly corroded but not yet hold near chassis mounts

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,451 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front body chassis rails badly corroded but not yet hold near chassis mounts

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,763 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,143 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 50,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,684 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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SK53 VGT is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK53 VGT, 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 SK53 VGT registered?

SK53 VGT is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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