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RL05 YCG

2005 Nissan Cube

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,332 mi
Last recorded106,332 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cube106,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YCG
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 106,332 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,714 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 100,217 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 100,217 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 96,563 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 96,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 96,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,096 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,072 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 92,072 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,765 miles

battery secured with tape

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,765 miles

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

battery secured with tape

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,310 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cube?

Based on 40,688 MOT tests across 3,773 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,688
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,773
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 416
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396
position lamp(s) not working 338
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 336
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RL05 YCG is a 2005 Nissan Cube in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,261 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 Cube fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL05 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cube typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL05 YCG registered?

RL05 YCG is a 2005 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RL05 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 YCG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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