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Nissan Cabstar

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,664 cc

LF02 CMUMOT history

LF02 CMU is a blue diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 108,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,175 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 CMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cabstar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 CMU was last recorded at 108,175 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2017: 71,944 miles, lower than 75,835 miles on 9 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,863 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
4,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,175 miles
  • 2025 – 104,863 miles
  • 2023 – 99,081 miles
  • 2022 – 95,929 miles
  • 2020 – 91,575 miles
  • 2019 – 85,178 miles
  • 2018 – 80,599 miles
  • 2017 – 78,073 miles
  • 2016 – 75,808 miles
  • 2015 – 72,697 miles
  • 2014 – 71,747 miles
  • 2013 – 70,356 miles
  • 2012 – 65,657 miles
  • 2011 – 58,203 miles
  • 2010 – 51,375 miles
  • 2009 – 47,544 miles
  • 2008 – 45,218 miles
  • 2006 – 19,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,175 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,175 miles
    Test number
    157355384443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,863 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    190066440264
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,838 miles (+5,757)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,838 miles
    Test number
    111523573435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,081 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    550121688866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass98,444 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    124282381751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,439 miles (+2,510)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    729779492813
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,929 miles (+4,354)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,929 miles
    Test number
    918654855814
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    329674613791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,575 miles (+6,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    378556417697
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,178 miles (+221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    874400665590
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Fail84,957 miles (+4,358)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    282767718192
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass80,599 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    813983700733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

  13. Fail80,544 miles (+2,311)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    623125668904
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryAdvise greasing kingpins and adjusting fan belts

  14. Pass78,233 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,233 miles
    Test number
    842108042964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,073 miles (+6,129)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    457851760854
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers seat swab collapsed and srinngs broken
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake on light stays on

  16. Fail71,944 miles (-3,891)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,944 miles
    Test number
    850503962132
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle 70% imbalance on rear nearside rear brake effort low (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers seat swab collapsed and srinngs broken
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low water leak on front on engine top hose area
    • AdvisoryHand brake on light stays on

  17. Pass75,835 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    789025265839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat swab holed

  18. Fail75,808 miles (+45)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    769444060222
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure bolt needs tightening (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers seat in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the tipper pump

  19. Fail75,763 miles (+3,066)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    702753456328
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leak around the brake drum(piston maybe leaking) (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers seat in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the tipper pump

  20. Pass72,697 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    128734927249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,631 miles (+884)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    396577708341
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with brake light (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement drum binding and pedal effort pulsing possible oval drum and hub seals leaking unable to check wheel bearing due to binding hub (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected taped over unable to check (1.9.3b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  22. Pass71,747 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    495370554323
    • NoteDrivers seat belt stalk cover missing

  23. Fail71,717 miles (+1,361)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    315624844388
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt stalk cover missing

  24. Pass70,356 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    817423053386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,187 miles (+4,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    645376643347
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass65,750 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    187247503096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,657 miles (+7,454)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    835193152315
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  28. Pass58,203 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,203 miles
    Test number
    496374451360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,158 miles (+6,783)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    958942641325
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  30. Pass51,375 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    351927940338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,367 miles (+3,823)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    810404940349
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass47,544 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    471043449402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass45,218 miles (+15,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,218 miles
    Test number
    473037358484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass30,018 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    854694108045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass19,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,131 miles
    Test number
    614305606294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail19,131 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,131 miles
    Test number
    253692706299
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LF02 CMU

Does LF02 CMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 CMU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 CMU?
The MOT on LF02 CMU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 CMU done?
LF02 CMU was recorded at 108,175 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 4,532 miles a year.
Has LF02 CMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 CMU has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 CMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 CMU find?
LF02 CMU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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