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CU53 OAA

2003 Nissan Cube

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,856 mi
Last recorded115,856 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cube107,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OAA
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear spring top mounts missing

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,639 miles

rear spring top cups missing

welding repairs covered in under seal

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt moving (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint loose in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear spring top cups missing

welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 23 Aug 2024 148,454 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rails at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,810 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,612 miles

Nearside floor/sill has corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights have a blue tinge

rad crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,801 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light discoloured

all front lights have a blue tinge

Fail 28 Jun 2019 102,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light discoloured

all front lights have a blue tinge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,207 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust slight blow front

front discs and pads worn

various points of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,060 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 81,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,677 miles

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,690 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,724 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,994 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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CU53 OAA is a 2003 Nissan Cube in Green 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 CU53 OAA, 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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CU53 OAA is a 2003 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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