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YC53 PPA

2003 Nissan Cube

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cube107,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 PPA
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 148,756 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides ( upper ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 143,532 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides ( upper ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,304 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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YC53 PPA is a 2003 Nissan Cube in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 107,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC53 PPA, 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 23 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 YC53 PPA registered?

YC53 PPA is a 2003 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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