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CL05 GRL

2005 Nissan Cube

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cube106,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL05 GRL
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2026 62,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2024 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 31,562 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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CL05 GRL is a 2005 Nissan Cube in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,261 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 CL05 GRL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CL05 GRL registered?

CL05 GRL is a 2005 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CL05 GRL safe to buy?

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