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DS54 MZT

2005 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 MZT
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 81,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,927 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear tyre been runflat

Fail 19 Aug 2016 69,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre been runflat

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 66,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 57,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,026 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,058 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,065 miles

all tyres showing signs of age

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,826 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Kubistar?

Based on 68,907 MOT tests across 4,188 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,814
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,569
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,310
Registration plate lamp not working 3,183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,097
position lamp(s) not working 1,882
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DS54 MZT is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 84,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS54 MZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Kubistar typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS54 MZT registered?

DS54 MZT is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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