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YP53 DHZ

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DHZ
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,099 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,747 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills to inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2022 117,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES NOT CHANGED CLEAN GREASE RE PRESSURE CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 117,459 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BRAKE PIPES OR HOSE LEAKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER BACK PANEL NEAR TOW EYE HAS HOLE MARKED WITH CRYON (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play AND NOISY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUT BROKEN MARKED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND N/S/R TYRE CRACKED SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ALL SPRINGS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSE REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE ALL SILLS FLOOR CHASSI PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES RUSTY REQ CLEAN GREASE RE PRESSURE CHECK REPLACE OR CLEAN CHECK FOR LEAKS ALL RUSTY (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHILD SECURE OR REMOVE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,997 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on both sidewalls

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on both sidewalls

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,745 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner track rod joints.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,038 miles

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Mar 2015 94,038 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,639 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,639 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2013 87,379 miles

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

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

abs rings rusty

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 28 Mar 2013 87,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

abs rings rusty

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from gearbox

Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls

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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YP53 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP53 DHZ, 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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YP53 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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