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VK03 VBT

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,825 mi
Last recorded112,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 VBT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,825 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 112,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front chassis box has slight surface rust. Offside front chassis box has slight traces of filler and covered with undersealant.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 27 Jun 2013
Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver seat collapsed but secure and stable..

exhaust temporary welded..

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,846 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver seat collapsed but secure and stable..

exhaust temporary welded..

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight scrub n/s front tyre

slight wear o/s front anti-roll bush

stone chip and small crack out of eye line,below swept area

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,958 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,352 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,628 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 VBT is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

VK03 VBT is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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