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BF05 FMG

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,782 mi
Last recorded182,782 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FMG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 182,782 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 179,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 174,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 174,228 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 166,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 154,944 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 154,944 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 141,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,005 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,803 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 78,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,428 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF05 FMG is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF05 FMG, 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 BF05 FMG registered?

BF05 FMG is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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