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OV53 OUO

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,720 mi
Last recorded135,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,720 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Noisy/Worn,Offside Rear Tyre Perished,Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Rub Damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,736 miles

Both Rear Tyre Perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 123,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyre Perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,540 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn & Scored,Front Brake Pads 3/4 Worn,Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Damaged,Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Damaged,Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

PARKING BRAKE CABLES STIFF TO OPPERATE & DUE FOR RENEWING.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 112,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake Discs Worn & Scored,Front Brake Pads 3/4 Worn,Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Damaged,Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Damaged,Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

PARKING BRAKE CABLES STIFF TO OPPERATE & DUE FOR RENEWING.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,103 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 95,103 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

screen has small crack below tax disc holder

slight play in offside inner rack knuckle

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,200 miles

slight wear in offside inner steering rack end

Fail 3 Nov 2008 73,200 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)

slight wear in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,420 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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OV53 OUO is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OV53 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

OV53 OUO is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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