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GJ53 BJO

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,712 mi
Last recorded93,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BJO
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,712 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,285 miles

washer jets require adjustment.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 87,283 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

washer jets require adjustment.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,008 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,903 miles

both front tyres on limit.

slight play both inner track rod joints.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,903 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres on limit.

slight play both inner track rod joints.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,341 miles

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

slight play in both front inner track rod joints. (inside gaiters)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,341 miles

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

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

slight play in both front inner track rod joints. (inside gaiters)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,849 miles

o/s c.v. boot perished, about to split.

slight play in both inner track rod joints (inside gaiters)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s c.v. boot perished, about to split.

slight play in both inner track rod joints (inside gaiters)

unable to check brake fluid reservoir, heavily contaminated.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,030 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 50,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,630 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,423 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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GJ53 BJO is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GJ53 BJO, 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 GJ53 BJO registered?

GJ53 BJO is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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