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YF03 ATC

2003 Nissan Cube

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,517 mi
Last recorded169,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cube107,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ATC
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 169,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 160,377 miles

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Fail 13 Dec 2021 160,333 miles

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

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

drivers cv boot poor-greasy,osr parking brake effort low-rear brakes imbalanced,rear fog light delayed

oil spill,headlamps cloudy,chassis-underbody-sills-suspension-inner arches-units rusty,rear tyres low tread-uneven wear,osf balljoint poor-play,front subframe bushes poor

rear chassis rusty-holed,front brake discs poor-lipped-front brakes binding,exhaust poor,rear brake imbalance,rear wiper not fitted,central locking faulty-nearside

Pass 10 Oct 2020 140,340 miles

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Fail 7 Oct 2020 140,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern-lense dirty-bulb fitment faulty-aim will need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very poor-investigate (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern-lense dirty-bulb fitment faulty-aim will need resetting for retest (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine oil very low-dirty-check history,underbody-components-sills-chassis-front crossmember-box sections-floors-front inner wings-rear aches-suspension-springs-units rusting

nsf steering arm balljoint deteriorating-play,nsr tyre tread deteriorating-uneven wear,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front panel repaired under radiator

Fail 12 Jun 2019 118,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front panel repaired under radiator

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,885 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis has light corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2017 107,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis has light corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,333 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,857 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,774 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,622 miles

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,462 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 55,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF03 ATC is a 2003 Nissan Cube in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YF03 ATC, 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.

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YF03 ATC is a 2003 Nissan Cube, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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