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AO55 TMV

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,565 mi
Last recorded159,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TMV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 159,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 159,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 149,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 146,706 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light unit slightly damage

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 137,115 miles

Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 817,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,828 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,127 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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AO55 TMV 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 81%.

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 AO55 TMV, 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 AO55 TMV registered?

AO55 TMV is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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