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YF53 TSV

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 TSV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 98,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,350 miles

damage to nearside rear quarter

vin on dash faded and one in drivers door missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,350 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

damage to nearside rear quarter

vin on dash faded and one in drivers door missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 74,782 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 67,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,594 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,281 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,095 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 TSV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YF53 TSV, 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 YF53 TSV registered?

YF53 TSV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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