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AK04 AOD

2004 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

80,591 mi
Last recorded80,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AOD
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Front top shock mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low unable too see brake fluid level

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front top shock mount slight play

Offside Front top shock mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low unable too see brake fluid level

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,757 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 78,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 76,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,002 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocks corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

1x rear exhaust rubber broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocks corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,670 miles

Both front shocks corroded.

Both rear tyres very perished.

NS steering rack leaking.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 72,670 miles

Both front shocks corroded.

Both rear tyres very perished.

NS steering rack leaking.

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,199 miles

Nearside steering rack damp

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside steering rack damp

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,577 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light not illuminating - Unable to determine if lamp is wired.

Engine top cover fitted

Power steering rack damp with oil

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine top cover fitted

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake light not illuminating - Unable to determine if lamp is wired.

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering rack damp with oil

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,147 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Unable to front pads

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,725 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2012 42,725 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,507 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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AK04 AOD is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 86,845 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 AK04 AOD, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK04 AOD is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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