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OV53 OVC

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,711 mi
Last recorded146,711 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OVC
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 146,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 146,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 130,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,591 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,202 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 83,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,289 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,561 miles

165-70-14

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,562 miles

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

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

165-70-14

front brake disks scored

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 39,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,558 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 OVC is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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