CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF52 VZW

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VZW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,622 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both black bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 96,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush attaching to axle worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush attaching to axle worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,837 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement to handbrake lever (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,822 miles

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

lift in offside kingpin

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

lift in offside kingpin

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,705 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,697 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,900 miles

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

all 4 reartyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,508 miles

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

all 4 rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,190 miles

no seats in rear

Fail 15 Jun 2010 74,190 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

no seats in rear

Pass 2 Jun 2009

rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Fail 22 May 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,770 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 67,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Nissan Cabstar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF52 VZW is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 WF52 VZW, 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

How do I check the history of WF52 VZW?

You can check the full history of WF52 VZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF52 VZW registered?

WF52 VZW is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WF52 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 VZW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF52 VZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF52 VZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.