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OY53 WDN

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,423 mi
Last recorded150,423 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WDN
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 150,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOth (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 150,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOth (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 146,727 miles

All lights flicker

Central Lower Gearbox mount has 1 loose bolt but still secure

Engine slight misfire

Front Front fogs not working

Gearbox noisy

Gearbox select input spring broken

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-fram bracket loose bolt (upper)

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Two nuts fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 146,727 miles

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

All lights flicker

Central Lower Gearbox mount has 1 loose bolt but still secure

Engine slight misfire

Front Front fogs not working

Gearbox noisy

Gearbox select input spring broken

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-fram bracket loose bolt (upper)

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Two nuts fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,817 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 138,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 129,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil dipstick broken unable to check level manually but information display says oil level ok.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 129,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil dipstick broken unable to check level manually but information display says oil level ok.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 120,830 miles

small crack in windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2018 120,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

small crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 109,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked and broken into characters (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner tread band (4.1.E.1)

battery slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2016 97,778 miles

Front Battery insecure mounting bracket missing (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted /corroded in vent (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted / corroded in vent (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn bald inner and outer tread band (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald inner tread band (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 93,315 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Fail 30 Dec 2014 85,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,772 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 67,150 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,150 miles

Both wiper blades split

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,736 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,557 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,668 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 WDN is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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