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WJ03 MFU

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

170,859 mi
Last recorded170,859 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 MFU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 170,859 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

chassis rusty

tipper body rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2022 169,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S KING PIN WORN / F/N/S BODY MOUNT CORRODED F/N/S AREA AROUND SEAT BELT MOUNT CORRODED F/O/S SEAT BELT MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 167,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r upper side light not working

slight play/lift in o/s and n/s king pins

Fail 19 Aug 2021 167,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/r upper side light not working

slight play/lift in o/s and n/s king pins

Pass 2 Sep 2020 167,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 167,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 166,962 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under side of vehicle components corroding

Underside of both driver and passanger steps corroding not holed

Fail 28 Aug 2019 166,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seat belt mounting area holed and corroded under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seat belt monting area holed and corroded under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab mounting under wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under side of vehicle components corroding

Underside of both driver and passanger steps corroding not holed

Pass 31 Aug 2018 166,588 miles

Both side of chassis have been plated and repaired slight corrosion coming through

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel arch heavy corrosion

Nearside Front passenger foot well holed and corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 166,572 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both side of chassis have been plated and repaired slight corrosion coming through

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

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel arch heavy corrosion

Nearside Front passenger foot well holed and corroded

Offside Front Drivers foot well holed and corroded

Offside Front wheel arch heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 165,248 miles

Drivers cab rear mounting areas corroded

areas of floor corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,850 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded(outside prescribed area)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 164,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded(outside prescribed area)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,108 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 161,258 miles

Hydrolic fluid leak

General underside corrosion

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 161,255 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

General underside corrosion

Hydrolic fluid leak

NS Side repeater lense damaged

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 148,351 miles

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

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

nsf headlamp damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2012 148,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsf headlamp damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 134,263 miles

slight lift n.s. king pin.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 134,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n.s. lower tailboard pin missing.

slight lift n.s. king pin.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 28,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 108,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,753 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s headlamp cracked.

Fail 22 Mar 2008 86,147 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s headlamp cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,471 miles

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

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)

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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WJ03 MFU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 WJ03 MFU, 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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WJ03 MFU is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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