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VU53 UPF

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,913 mi
Last recorded124,913 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 UPF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 124,909 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,909 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 124,909 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,909 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 124,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,930 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s/f corrosion to cab floor

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 124,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mud guard (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing mirror held on by tape (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s/f corrosion to cab floor

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

red brake light on dashboards

Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,909 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner 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)

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

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

corrosion various places on cab floor

Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,351 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 108,359 miles

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,153 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in both rear inner and outer anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 64,701 miles

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

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

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in both rear outer antoi roll bar bushes and inner link rod bushes.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,875 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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VU53 UPF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU53 UPF, 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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VU53 UPF is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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