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OV53 OUJ

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OUJ
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,876 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s rear lamp crack in lens

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 114,332 miles

Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,582 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 96,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 96,825 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,619 miles

Both rear tyres close to limits and slightly splitting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,121 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 May 2016 84,064 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, inner tie rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2016 84,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, inner tie rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,741 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,155 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,785 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 OUJ is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OUJ, 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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What year was OV53 OUJ registered?

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

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