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YK03 GSL

2003 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GSL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front steps corrosion

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear foot brake just met requirements

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,411 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front junction point behind cover (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes work allowing spring to foul on anchor point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both nearside and offside under cab area box section corroded within seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,411 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 81,411 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,411 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,928 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,306 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,073 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,446 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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YK03 GSL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK03 GSL, 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 YK03 GSL registered?

YK03 GSL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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