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YP03 DFX

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,594 mi
Last recorded33,594 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 DFX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 33,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 33,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 31,875 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 31,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 31,343 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 29,925 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 29,918 miles

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

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

E M light on

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake tell tale inop

Fail 10 Nov 2020 29,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 tell tale inop

Pass 3 May 2019 27,038 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 27,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,920 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 22,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 4,963 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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YP03 DFX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP03 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP03 DFX registered?

YP03 DFX is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YP03 DFX safe to buy?

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