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Nissan Cube

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,386 cc

LE05 DCUMOT history

LE05 DCU is a blue petrol Nissan Cube first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
158,066 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 DCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cube
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,386 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 DCU was last recorded at 158,066 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,066 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,066 miles
  • 2025 – 144,649 miles
  • 2024 – 128,273 miles
  • 2023 – 95,812 miles
  • 2022 – 95,811 miles
  • 2021 – 84,681 miles
  • 2020 – 81,696 miles
  • 2019 – 72,523 miles
  • 2018 – 62,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,066 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,066 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,066 miles
    Test number
    427354108974
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Fail158,066 miles (+13,417)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,066 miles
    Test number
    716459056636
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass144,649 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,649 miles
    Test number
    876570721436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail144,648 miles (+16,375)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,648 miles
    Test number
    733495854042
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTape put over front indicators lens
  5. Pass128,273 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    914390889548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,272 miles (+32,460)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    742657062302
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  7. Pass95,812 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,812 miles
    Test number
    472150798218
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail95,811 miles (+11,130)1 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    209392221639
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch behind front strut starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear spring starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass84,681 miles (+2,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    424736599845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  10. Pass81,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    863881581866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  11. Fail81,696 miles (+9,173)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    875956514031
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  12. Pass72,523 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    502363270723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    719632661724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 DCU

Does LE05 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 DCU is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 DCU?
The MOT on LE05 DCU is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 DCU done?
LE05 DCU was recorded at 158,066 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 12,444 miles a year.
Has LE05 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 DCU has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE05 DCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE05 DCU find?
LE05 DCU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn heavily perished; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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