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LS53 BVY

2003 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BVY
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 71,993 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 71,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,314 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,314 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch sticky, malfunctions occasionaly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres not c-rated.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

air bag /serv light on

front tyre sidewalls deeply cut/perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,646 miles

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

air bag /serv light on

front tyre sidewalls deeply cut/perished

Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,779 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

hazard switch sticky

nsf tyre outer sidewall deeply cut nearly to cords

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,507 miles

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

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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LS53 BVY is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS53 BVY, 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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LS53 BVY is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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