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DV53 SJO

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

96,687 mi
Last recorded96,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 96,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine coolant added

spare wheel defective

Pass 18 Dec 2021 88,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 88,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FITTED SPARE WHEEL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,317 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split @ ends

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread as indicated on sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2020 86,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front wiper blades starting to split @ ends

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread as indicated on sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel stiff to rotate

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 82,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel stiff to rotate

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,385 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 79,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,370 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 76,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working water getting in lamp (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,023 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

SERV LIGHT ON

low coolant [engine]

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,003 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp has crack in it

Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear lamp has crack in it

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,617 miles

one exhaust mounting deterioated [rear box]

Fail 16 Jan 2015 68,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

one exhaust mounting deterioated [rear box]

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever high

one exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Jan 2014 63,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever high

one exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,932 miles

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

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

o/s/f windscreen light scratching caused by previously damaged wiper.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,723 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

some light scratching to screen caused by previously damaged wiper.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,723 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid close to min level.

lower engine cover fitted.

some light scratching to screen caused by previously damaged wiper.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,869 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 38,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 31,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 20,113 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

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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DV53 SJO is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 DV53 SJO, 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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DV53 SJO is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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