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FY04 MPU

2004 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,766 mi
Last recorded104,766 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 MPU
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

diesel smell under bonnet / no visible signs of leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2020 104,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

diesel smell under bonnet / no visible signs of leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2019 99,726 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 99,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,985 miles

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,481 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

minor oil leak

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,672 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake and suspension components corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake and suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 88,174 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,063 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Engine is making a rattling noise

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 5,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 5,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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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FY04 MPU is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 86,845 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 FY04 MPU, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY04 MPU is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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