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YV03 YKM

2003 Nissan Caravan

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

211,065 mi
Last recorded211,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Caravan114,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YKM
MakeNissan
ModelCaravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 211,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 211,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 207,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 198,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 198,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 190,617 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 190,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 179,845 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2019 178,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 178,266 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 178,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 177,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 177,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 176,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 176,852 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 175,464 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 175,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 169,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 166,799 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Caravan?

Based on 1,835 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,686
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
fog lamp not working 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
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YV03 YKM is a 2003 Nissan Caravan in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 114,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Caravan fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 YKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YV03 YKM registered?

YV03 YKM is a 2003 Nissan Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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