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WG03 USL

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,964 mi
Last recorded93,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 USL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 87,943 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,084 miles

Both front + N/S/R inner tyres 3mm

G/Box rear flange loose + leak

O/S/R inner tyre nail

Spare tyre flat

Steering track rod slightly bent

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,962 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front + N/S/R inner tyres 3mm

G/Box rear flange loose + leak

O/S/R inner tyre nail

Spare tyre flat

Steering track rod slightly bent

Pass 22 May 2019 75,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,855 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 61,985 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Track rod slightly bent

Fail 3 May 2016 61,985 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Track rod slightly bent

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,154 miles

Park brake low performance- 18%

Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,122 miles

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

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

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

Park brake low performance- 18%

Fail 3 Jan 2013 45,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 14 Dec 2011 41,354 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking on outer walls

o/s/r outer, o/s/r inner & n/s/r inner tyres worn down to 2.5mm

Fail 1 Dec 2011 47,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front tyres cracking on outer walls

o/s/r outer, o/s/r inner & n/s/r inner tyres worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,760 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,499 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,235 miles

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

Offside 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.B.7)

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

offside rear handbrake outer shroud split

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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WG03 USL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WG03 USL, 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

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What year was WG03 USL registered?

WG03 USL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for WG03 USL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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