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AK05 BTE

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,015 mi
Last recorded22,015 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BTE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 22,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 21,912 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion all over underbody

Pass 10 Apr 2024 21,714 miles

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

corrosion all over underbody

Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,990 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 20,986 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 20,645 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 20,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,751 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,541 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,521 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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AK05 BTE is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AK05 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 BTE registered?

AK05 BTE is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AK05 BTE safe to buy?

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