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AE05 WZJ

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,502 mi
Last recorded162,502 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WZJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 162,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner track rod end and idler joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 155,653 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 146,873 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor and arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 139,948 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor and arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside sill/door shut area corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 18%

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

Underbody/ chassis sections corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,098 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Under body cab chassis sections corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all,covered in paint/undersill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

seat belt prescribed areas repairs covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2016 93,976 miles

Box section under cab floor corroded

Floor area of cab corroded & holed underside,been welded from inside

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 93,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to center joint loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Box section under cab floor corroded

Floor area of cab corroded & holed underside,been welded from inside

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,005 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,280 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 48,280 miles

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

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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AE05 WZJ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 AE05 WZJ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 WZJ is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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