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OV53 YOY

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,009 mi
Last recorded199,009 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YOY
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 199,009 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 199,009 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Suspension top mount has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both front steering inner joints.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 193,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front suspension top mount has slight movement.

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

Offside front suspension top mount has slight movement.

Slight play in both front steering inner joints.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 186,753 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s).

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front suspension top mount has slight play.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,920 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 176,160 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 168,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 168,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy (dry)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 159,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun-visor will not stow in the upright position (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy (dry)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 142,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 142,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,162 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 92,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,655 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,231 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,963 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,105 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 YOY is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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