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VO53 ZNB

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZNB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to nearside inner arch

Corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

General corrosion to underside of cab

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tipper body has general corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 131,618 miles

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 131,478 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab support beam both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,321 miles

Nearside Front cab bracing corroded

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2022 125,774 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cab bracer corroded

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,477 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 107,571 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear lighting cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,664 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,771 miles

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 20 Jan 2017 82,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,813 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 76,258 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 69,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear body bolt loose

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,962 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,094 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 6,938 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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VO53 ZNB is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO53 ZNB, 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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VO53 ZNB is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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