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LN53 ZRF

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,389 mi
Last recorded172,389 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 ZRF
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 172,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 171,123 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 170,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 170,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 170,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 169,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 167,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 164,711 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 164,711 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,549 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 163,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 160,655 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened link bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 160,655 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened link bushes (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 157,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 157,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 152,050 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 152,050 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 138,789 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 138,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 126,259 miles

Centre stop light not working

Slight play on both front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,744 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 114,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

minor diesel leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,975 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 81,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,440 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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LN53 ZRF is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LN53 ZRF, 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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LN53 ZRF is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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