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WX03 XJC

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

264,463 mi
Last recorded264,463 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 XJC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 264,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 264,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 246,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 246,235 miles

Central Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system to load sensing valve (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 225,784 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 225,756 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected king pins seized (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 207,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

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

Rear body missing

Fail 8 Oct 2020 207,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

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

Rear body missing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 206,395 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 206,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2019 206,145 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Second from the rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch under drivers seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 198,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 193,581 miles

exhaust bracket tied up

Pass 18 Nov 2016 189,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 184,605 miles

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

king pins slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 179,990 miles

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

n/s/f king pins slight play

passanger washer inop

raer brake backing plate damp

Fail 12 Nov 2014 179,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

n/s/f king pins slight play

passanger washer inop

raer brake backing plate damp

Pass 14 Nov 2013 173,366 miles

oil on brake backing plate

Fail 13 Nov 2013 173,349 miles

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

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

oil on brake backing plate

Pass 8 Nov 2012 169,672 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 169,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 166,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 166,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 162,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 160,247 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 160,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 159,081 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 159,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 151,132 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 151,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 126,925 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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WX03 XJC is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 WX03 XJC, 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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WX03 XJC is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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