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OY53 WDL

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WDL
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,629 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 134,252 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,127 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner ball joints ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 122,114 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate value of 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner ball joints ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses also brake pipe nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses also brake pipe nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,151 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,203 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,542 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal @ steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,541 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal @ steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,570 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,471 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

play in steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

o/s front brake slight bind

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 83,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,883 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearimg on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,261 miles

rear number plate fadeing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,605 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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OY53 WDL is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OY53 WDL, 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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OY53 WDL is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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