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WF53 MBX

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,689 mi
Last recorded110,689 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 MBX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,689 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension components, body, fuel tank straps etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension components, body, fuel tank straps etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,145 miles

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside fuel pipes kinked/fouling suspension

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

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

king pins very dry

body floor holed in several places

Fail 6 May 2016 98,231 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing jammed under seat (5.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cab mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail /indicator fault (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position latch broken (tied poorly with twine) (6.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cab mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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 poor (8.2.2)

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

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

both king pins dry of grease

fuel pipes at filter lashed up kinked/fouling on suspension etc

tipper body floor holed in several places

Pass 5 May 2015 91,425 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s front side board fixing worn

o/s repeater damaged

small hole in floor of butt

Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

small hole in floor of butt

o/s repeater damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s front side board fixing worn

Pass 6 May 2014 86,326 miles

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)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust tail pipe rusty

fuel filter slighly damp with diesel

Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust tail pipe rusty

fuel filter slighly damp with diesel

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chassis oiled

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,649 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,767 miles

both rear antiroll bar bushes slight play

both rear tyres getting low

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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WF53 MBX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF53 MBX, 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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WF53 MBX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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