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FH53 LYX

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,237 mi
Last recorded103,237 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 LYX
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,237 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 103,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier missing clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,501 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 95,501 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,448 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,857 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,457 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,223 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,892 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,647 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,641 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,727 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,089 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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FH53 LYX is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FH53 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 LYX registered?

FH53 LYX is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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