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YY53 UMZ

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,231 mi
Last recorded140,231 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UMZ
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 140,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 129,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 129,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 119,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 119,560 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

highline brake light not working

slight play in rack ends both sides

Pass 23 May 2008 85,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 85,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,155 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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YY53 UMZ is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY53 UMZ, 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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YY53 UMZ is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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