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OE53 UBX

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 91,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 91,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,704 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,487 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,487 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,644 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 78,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,482 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,325 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 71,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,446 miles

slight damage to rear light lense

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,275 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,731 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,490 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,240 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 UBX is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 UBX registered?

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

Is OE53 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 UBX shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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