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RA53 VRT

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,611 mi
Last recorded101,611 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VRT
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 101,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

front and rear tyre(s) perished

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2024 100,486 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,850 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 94,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,403 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,162 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,272 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on both fronts

Fail 21 Nov 2019 71,272 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

slight brake bind on both fronts

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,896 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,575 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,901 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,854 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,854 miles

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

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

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

Wipers splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,325 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 47,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 41,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,749 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,545 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,033 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 16,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,487 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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RA53 VRT is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RA53 VRT, 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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RA53 VRT is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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