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OE53 GKD

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,400 mi
Last recorded114,400 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 GKD
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,400 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 110,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,878 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,240 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,937 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 100,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,145 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 83,209 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 83,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,852 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 63,851 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,674 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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OE53 GKD is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 80,286 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 OE53 GKD, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OE53 GKD is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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