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VU03 FBJ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,665 mi
Last recorded55,665 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FBJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 55,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (inner arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (inner arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear cab mounts corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cab mounts corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,960 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch by mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch by mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch by mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch by mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,937 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,695 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,843 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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VU03 FBJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU03 FBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 FBJ registered?

VU03 FBJ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is VU03 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 FBJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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