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WA02 RFZ

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

115,326 mi
Last recorded115,326 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 RFZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 115,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 115,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,322 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 114,322 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 114,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 114,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 112,618 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 112,618 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear of cab and under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo charger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,457 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to cab mount

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower seat belt prescribed repaired from inside cab

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning pas belt slack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to cab mount

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower seat belt prescribed repaired from inside cab

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 111,066 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose one bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and clutch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 110,947 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose one bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and clutch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mount (5.2.6)

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab rails (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab rails (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab mount (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,212 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both sides of cab chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (previously repaired) (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

air filter housing loose

both wing/door mirrors slight movement

clutch & brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 106,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides in cab chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides along chaissis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn very worn ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides to cab floor. Has been repaired in the past (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

air filter housing is insecure/loose

both door mirrors slightly loose & move

clutch & brake anti slip on pedal has some wear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides in cab chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides along chaissis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn very worn ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides to cab floor. Has been repaired in the past (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

air filter housing is insecure/loose

both door mirrors slightly loose & move

clutch & brake anti slip on pedal has some wear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil temp not taken under floor engine fitted

exhaust leak flexi

rear prop shaft u/j wearing

Fail 22 Feb 2016 105,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil temp not taken under floor engine fitted

exhaust leak flexi

rear prop shaft u/j wearing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,921 miles

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside/offside (5.2.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside/offside cab rails (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front nearside/offside (2.4.B.2)

oil temp not taken under floor engine fitted

rear prop u/j wearing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Slight play in N/S kingpin

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 88,352 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,023 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 75,023 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,742 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2010 37,009 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,923 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 21,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,370 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 17,368 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,707 miles

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

Drivers seat base worn.

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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WA02 RFZ is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA02 RFZ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA02 RFZ is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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