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OV53 OSN

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,475 mi
Last recorded116,475 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OSN
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,944 miles

Both front wheels has slightly free play

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

V.I.N number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2020 110,566 miles

Both front wheel has slightly free play

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

V.I.N number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,551 miles

Both front wheel slightly free play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre Perishing ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 105,857 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,196 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,196 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perrish

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 94,821 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer hanger bkn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 91,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,115 miles

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2009 70,115 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,163 miles

nearside windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,277 miles

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

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

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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OV53 OSN is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV53 OSN, 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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OV53 OSN is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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