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YF53 EXE

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EXE
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 126,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 126,098 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 126,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear mains covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,838 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,833 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,763 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 94,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,529 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,115 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 78,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front vented disc's corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,225 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,334 miles

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

Windscreen has damage out side measured areas

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,101 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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YF53 EXE is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF53 EXE, 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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YF53 EXE is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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