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VK03 UZW

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UZW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 126,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Visually marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolent pipes corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas of the vehicles bed corroded not effecting structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,261 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back body mount (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bed rail/support beam (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,120 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,867 miles

age related corrosion to suspension and chassis parts

slight blow on flexy pipe

Pass 1 May 2019 51,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 39,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,436 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,049 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,116 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 25,116 miles

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

Service 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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VK03 UZW is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK03 UZW, 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 VK03 UZW registered?

VK03 UZW is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 UZW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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