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BG04 JTY

2004 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

163,976 mi
Last recorded163,976 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 JTY
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 163,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 163,976 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,977 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,503 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tow bar corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 150,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tow bar corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 148,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 145,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

Offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn

Fail 14 Feb 2018 145,957 miles

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

Offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,142 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

engine/gearbox stabiliser bush worn

offside headlamp wet inside

offside windscreen wiper spindle worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 138,746 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Feb 2016 138,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Feb 2015 133,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside headlamp damp inside.

offside rear tyre showing deterioration.

offside windscreen wiper spindle worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside headlamp damp inside.

offside rear tyre showing deterioration.

offside windscreen wiper spindle worn.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,757 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 127,757 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,537 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 116,534 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in nearside & offside steering rack.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,329 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,958 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2010 93,958 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,547 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,331 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 49,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light not working

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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BG04 JTY is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BG04 JTY, 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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BG04 JTY is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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