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YK54 YKZ

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

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Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 YKZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear bumper corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2026

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab floor to step excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section corroded underside cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Rear cab mount excessively corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Rear cab mount excessively corroded away (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear bumper corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 124,407 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cab both sides corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise underside cab floor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab floor/box section corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cab corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 121,130 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor box section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab floor/box section corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cab corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,097 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Split pins missing from both n/s track rod ends

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Split pins missing from both n/s track rod ends

Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,188 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 113,802 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020
Fail 15 Jan 2020

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,692 miles

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

advise nsr tyre perished

advise o/s rear leaf spring bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 95,932 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 87,388 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,071 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 78,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,445 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,873 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f step corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 65,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc scored

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak from hydraulic motor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rev counter not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,951 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,731 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 32,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking 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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YK54 YKZ is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 YK54 YKZ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK54 YKZ is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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