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WF54 YKV

2004 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

147,574 mi
Last recorded147,574 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 YKV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,574 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Very notchy whilst turning, noise coming from inside of Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 147,574 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Very notchy whilst turning, noise coming from inside of Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 144,180 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight paly in both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front play in steering rack felt at both road wheels

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses across the bake axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both reverse lights in op

Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,748 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Seal/Gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Steel Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 16 Nov 2023 139,748 miles

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

Both Rear Registration Plate Lamps Have Ingress of Moisture, Reduced Output

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Seal/Gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer Cracking/Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Steel Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,741 miles

Both Rear Number Plate Lamps Dim, Ingress Of Dirt in Lamps

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber Worn ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill Rail has Damage

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated/Leaking Grease

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints/Steering Rack, Knocking Felt at Steering wheel ()

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts Both Inner Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 22 Nov 2022 133,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both Rear Number Plate Lamps Dim, Ingress Of Dirt in Lamps

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rubber Worn ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts have Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill Rail has Damage

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated/Leaking Grease

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints/Steering Rack, Knocking Felt at Steering wheel ()

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts Both Inner Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,916 miles

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

Offside Outer c/v boot showing signs of deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 127,914 miles

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

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

Offside Outer c/v boot showing signs of deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,369 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

reverse lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,369 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,463 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))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 111,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,290 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop links bushes deteriorating

Front registration plate cracked and deteriorating

Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front anti-roll bar drop links bushes deteriorating

Front registration plate cracked and deteriorating

Oil leak ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,972 miles

Airbag light came on and off during test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play to inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Nov 2015 96,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Airbag light came on and off during test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play to inner steering rack joints

Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,332 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play to inner steering rack joints

stone chip to the o/s of windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play to inner steering rack joints

stone chip to the o/s of windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

glow plug light is on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

glow plug light is on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,895 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,115 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,115 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake disc and pads worn very close to legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 29,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WF54 YKV is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 86,845 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 WF54 YKV, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WF54 YKV is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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