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YB53 WYL

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 WYL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 85,672 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded where seat and seat belt bolt to cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced where seat and bolt to cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in king pin (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch/cab floor been repaired /welded all over and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch /cab floor been repaired/welded all over and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch/cab floor been repaired /welded all over and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch /cab floor been repaired/welded all over and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,393 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,978 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 78,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,559 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,469 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,425 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 48,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,113 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs are corroded on insides

nearside front suspension king pin has slight lift

slight play in 2nd track rod end ball joint

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs are corroded on insides

nearside front suspension king pin has slight lift

slight play in 2nd track rod end ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,043 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,036 miles

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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YB53 WYL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB53 WYL, 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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YB53 WYL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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