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YL53 CVW

2003 Nissan Cube

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,587 mi
Last recorded156,587 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cube107,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 156,575 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 142,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear outside edge

engine oil low ?

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Aug 2016 142,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,787 miles

Advise rear exhaust join deteriated.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 120,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear boot lock

Pass 5 Apr 2014 120,852 miles

rear boot lock

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,171 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

small chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,044 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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YL53 CVW is a 2003 Nissan Cube in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL53 CVW, 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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What year was YL53 CVW registered?

YL53 CVW is a 2003 Nissan Cube, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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