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HW05 JJX

2005 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 JJX
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,316 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 103,316 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,214 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,290 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,878 miles

advance travel, parking brake lever

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,,, treads ok (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,753 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge , tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel

engine covers and under tray fitted, limiting view

windscreen, minor crack, o/s/f

Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,735 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge , tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel

engine covers and under tray fitted, limiting view

windscreen, minor crack, o/s/f

o/s/f inner wheel arch shield, insecure and fouling drive belt and crank pulley,, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly deteriorated.. recommend replace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel

engine cover and under trays fitted, limiting view

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

windscreen, minor crack o/s lower

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

advise, handbrake lever travel

engine cover and under tray fitted,, limiting

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

advise, handbrake lever travel

engine cover and under tray fitted,, limiting

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim small dent in outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place,, nearly devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place,,, slight deviation in tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window not working

engine cover fitted, limiting view

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre, worn on inner edge

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

windscreen, small crack, o/s/f lower part of screen

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim small dent in outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place,, nearly devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place,,, slight deviation in tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window not working

engine cover fitted, limiting view

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre, worn on inner edge

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

windscreen, small crack, o/s/f lower part of screen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,225 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever slightly graunchy in operation

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever slightly graunchy in operation

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,190 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever slightly graunchy in operation

nearside rear tyre, slight defect in tread, recommend replace

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

handbrake lever slightly graunchy in operation

nearside rear tyre, slight defect in tread, recommend replace

recommend check steering track

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre, slightly cut on outer sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack, nearside

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,099 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

very slight play in steering rack, nearside

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,012 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside front

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,012 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside front

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,

very Slight play in steering rack , nearside

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,827 miles

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,

very Slight play in steering rack , nearside

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,905 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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HW05 JJX is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 84,217 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HW05 JJX, 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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HW05 JJX is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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