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HW53 HNV

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,636 mi
Last recorded82,636 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HNV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,669 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,669 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,610 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,730 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,671 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 44,610 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,610 miles

front discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,151 miles

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

air bag light on

car tyres fitted to front

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,829 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 30,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,135 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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HW53 HNV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HW53 HNV, 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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HW53 HNV is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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