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FH05 LBG

2005 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,023 mi
Last recorded99,023 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LBG
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,023 miles

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

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2024 98,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and brake light dull and flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,058 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 82,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 166,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 162,781 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 162,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 162,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 160,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 157,959 miles

Front anti roll link bar rubbers deteriorating, both sides of vehicle.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 155,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 155,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 151,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 147,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 143,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 129,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 129,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,410 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 80,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,024 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 66,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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FH05 LBG is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH05 LBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 LBG registered?

FH05 LBG is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FH05 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 LBG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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