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AU53 OKW

2003 Nissan Cube

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,160 mi
Last recorded157,160 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cube107,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OKW
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 157,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 154,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 154,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 150,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 150,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 147,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 139,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 131,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 124,856 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 124,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2017 116,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 116,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 105,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 92,780 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 76,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 81,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 24,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,557 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cube?

Based on 40,688 MOT tests across 3,773 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,688
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,773
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 416
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396
position lamp(s) not working 338
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 336
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AU53 OKW is a 2003 Nissan Cube in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 107,636 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 Cube fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 OKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cube typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 OKW is a 2003 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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