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FY53 HYV

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HYV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,778 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,349 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 33,346 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,924 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,576 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,032 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 15,350 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 15,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FY53 HYV 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 FY53 HYV, 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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FY53 HYV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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