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AF05 GVM

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,950 mi
Last recorded67,950 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GVM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

areas of general corrosion

some play in steering linkages

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,718 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

areas of general corrosion

some play in steering linkages

Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,176 miles

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

areas of general corrosion

some play in steering linkages

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,584 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 41,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,233 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 30,223 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit For vehicles first used before 1 July 2008, the smoke limit is: 2.5m-1 for a non-turbocharged engine 3.0m-1 for a turbocharged engine the level specified on the manufacturer’s plate if lower (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,909 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake performance only just passed

Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,150 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,800 miles

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

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

parking brake warning light constantly illuminated

Fail 13 Mar 2014 15,796 miles

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

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

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

parking brake warning light constantly illuminated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,200 miles

O/s/r lamp lens damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,200 miles

O/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,970 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 12,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,102 miles

front brake pads near min thickness

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,201 miles

part of left washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,081 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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AF05 GVM is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF05 GVM, 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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What year was AF05 GVM registered?

AF05 GVM is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 GVM safe to buy?

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