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SX53 DXK

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,555 mi
Last recorded116,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 DXK
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 116,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 88,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering boot twisted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,145 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes greased all round

Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,491 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bolt broken on pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

brake pipes greased all round

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,084 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,691 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,464 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,464 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,918 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 45,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade torn at ends but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread but cords not showing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,360 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 36,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox /differential, noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox /differential, noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2008 26,846 miles

cut in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,072 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 21,023 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2006 17,542 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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SX53 DXK is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SX53 DXK, 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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What year was SX53 DXK registered?

SX53 DXK is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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