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SR03 AHV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

51,975 mi
Last recorded51,975 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 AHV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,975 miles

Body mounting areas corrosion.

Extensive welded underseal covered reconstruction of cab .

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower/lagging. Hub seal weeping oil (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 51,915 miles

Body frame corroded

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of cab extensive welded repairs

Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,653 miles

Extensive welded repairs to underside of cab.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 51,591 miles

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

Extensive welded repairs to underside of cab.

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency marginal

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,964 miles

Extensive welding to underside of cab

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake efficiency marginal

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,417 miles

Extensive welded repairs under cab ; heavily undersealed .

MIL illuminated ; pre '08

Rear service brake efficiency marginal .

front fuel tank strap corroded .

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,945 miles

Management light on ; Pre 07/2008

Rear service brake efficiency marginal

Fail 3 Aug 2020 49,926 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure cab mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Management light on ; Pre 07/2008

Rear service brake efficiency marginal

Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside cab mount beginning to corrode

rear service brake efficiency marginal

Fail 17 Jul 2019 49,371 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside cab mount beginning to corrode

rear service brake efficiency marginal

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,798 miles

corrosion in cab but not essential areas

Fail 24 May 2018 46,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 46,372 miles

cab and body corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 46,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

cab corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 45,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 45,626 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,910 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 43,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,055 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,477 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,383 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 28,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,308 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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SR03 AHV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SR03 AHV, 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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SR03 AHV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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