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DF53 FNK

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FNK
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,198 miles

handbrake travel is very high

Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel is very high

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake lever acceptable travel

Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake lever acceptable travel

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,132 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,776 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 22,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DF53 FNK is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF53 FNK, 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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What year was DF53 FNK registered?

DF53 FNK is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is DF53 FNK safe to buy?

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