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AJ53 YFV

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

204,352 mi
Last recorded204,352 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YFV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 204,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 204,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 184,188 miles

Windscreen craked

Pass 26 Feb 2018 178,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 174,777 miles

coolant level low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 174,777 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,468 miles

Slight play inner rack ends

Fail 25 Apr 2016 173,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Slight play inner rack ends

Pass 10 Apr 2015 171,328 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 166,296 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 161,134 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 161,134 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 156,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 156,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 147,648 miles

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

slight play can be felt at both front wheels suspect inner rack joints

steering column knocking and slight play will need looking at

Fail 16 Apr 2011 147,487 miles

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

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

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

slight play can be felt at both front wheels suspect inner rack joints

steering column knocking and slight play will need looking at

Pass 23 Apr 2010 136,875 miles

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 109,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,347 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside

Pass 20 Nov 2006 75,345 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 75,344 miles

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

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

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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AJ53 YFV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ53 YFV, 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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AJ53 YFV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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