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YF53 TNZ

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,820 mi
Last recorded47,820 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 TNZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,820 miles

Offside battery casing got rust

Fail 13 Apr 2024 47,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both sides door arch rotten due to rust (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside battery casing got rust

Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,815 miles

Offside Front DOOR STEP GOT COROSSION

RE SPRAYED OUTSIDE BLACK

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 47,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 46,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 42,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,215 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,765 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,710 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 23,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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YF53 TNZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF53 TNZ, 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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What year was YF53 TNZ registered?

YF53 TNZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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