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HY53 EBM

2003 Nissan Cube

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

203,409 mi
Last recorded203,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cube107,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 EBM
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 203,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 202,337 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle mounting corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 201,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 198,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 196,150 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 189,710 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 189,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 183,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 183,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2017 168,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 154,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 132,029 miles

Front pads wearing low.

O/S/F tyre has cut in outer wall,not deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,887 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,671 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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HY53 EBM is a 2003 Nissan Cube in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY53 EBM, 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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HY53 EBM is a 2003 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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