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OV53 OSM

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OSM
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 131,280 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 131,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,402 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 128,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling damaged and unserviceable boot (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 118,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 108,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 98,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2012 87,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 75,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,247 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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OV53 OSM is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OV53 OSM, 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 OV53 OSM registered?

OV53 OSM is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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