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FP53 FTV

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,625 mi
Last recorded119,625 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 FTV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,625 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,620 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

bottom cover fitted,cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,031 miles

bottom cover fitted ,cannot see brake pad life.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 109,933 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

bottom cover fitted ,cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see pad life

Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see pad life

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car sits slightly low on o/s spring ok

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,415 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car sits slightly low on o/s spring ok

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see pad life

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cannot see pad life

Fail 30 Nov 2011 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cannot see pad life

Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,533 miles

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

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,533 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,017 miles

keep check on front tyre life cannot see pad life

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP53 FTV 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 64.7%.

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 FP53 FTV, 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 FP53 FTV registered?

FP53 FTV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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