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VU54 WHM

2004 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,248 mi
Last recorded186,248 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WHM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 186,248 miles

Cab floor corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 186,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Cab floor corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 185,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 183,998 miles

Both sides cab floor support rails corroded - strength not affected

Load bed support rail corroded nearside front

Pass 4 Oct 2022 182,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 181,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 178,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 178,851 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides front inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 177,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 172,607 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides rear cab mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside cab floor mounting channel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 172,605 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides rear cab mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside cab floor mounting channel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 169,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 162,498 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 162,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides front floors (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 155,375 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 155,375 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 150,445 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 150,445 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,193 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 144,809 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 144,725 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 130,610 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 130,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 114,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 100,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 69,781 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp glass is holed/cracked.

unable to check if wiper blades clean screen properley because washers not working.

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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VU54 WHM is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 VU54 WHM, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU54 WHM is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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