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SM03 CCZ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 CCZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 89,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear pipe missing (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure bracket missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner wheel arches and chassis legs corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All metal components under vehicle corroded.

c/o not done due to missing exhaust

steering box slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,788 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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

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 Nov 2011 88,488 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

horn damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,530 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 79,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,512 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 34,723 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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SM03 CCZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SM03 CCZ, 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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SM03 CCZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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