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BD53 SDX

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SDX
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,380 miles

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

Rear bumper/ door damage but secured

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,818 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear door damage

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

body damaged from rear

Fail 22 Oct 2016 83,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear door damage

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

body damaged from rear

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damaged from rear

Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damaged from rear

Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,766 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,618 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.(advise replace)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,618 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.(advise replace)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,249 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 58,187 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,800 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,205 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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BD53 SDX is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD53 SDX, 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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BD53 SDX is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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