Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Nissan Cube?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Nissan Cube?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Nissan Cube?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Nissan Cube vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Nissan Cube reliable?

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles, the 2005 Nissan Cube has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Nissan Cube?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Nissan Cube are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (59.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Nissan Cube?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Cube (2005)

274 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.6% first-time pass rate

2005 Nissan Cube

CarHunch analysed 274 real MOT records for the 2005 Nissan Cube. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2005 Nissan Cube scrapes through MOT with a 79.6% first-time pass rate, essentially matching the UK average of 80%, but nearly three in ten examples (27.4%) have recorded dangerous defects—a genuine concern for a buyer, suggesting mechanical or safety issues that demand proper inspection before purchase.

At around 103,000 miles for the median example, these Cubes are showing their age, and the average 2.61 failures per vehicle reflects wear that's typical for a 19-year-old model. With 12.6 advisories per car, expect steady maintenance costs—budget for suspension and brake work particularly—and always get a full pre-purchase inspection to confirm the vehicle hasn't been hiding a dangerous defect history.

We have limited data for the 2005 Nissan Cube — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.61

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

103k

Middle half: 78k–136k

For context

These stats describe 274 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 274 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 59.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 26.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 19.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Suspension & steering 16.7%

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Before you buy a 2005 Nissan Cube

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	273	79.7%	2.6

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,588 Nissan Cube vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 36%

1,292

Silver 14%

503

Black 12.8%

460

Blue 11%

396

Grey 9.4%

337

Brown 4.5%

161

Red 2.9%

103

Green 2.5%

Purple 2%

Cream 1.7%

Maroon 1.6%

Orange 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Nissan Cube vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

103,220

typical

77,589

low mileage

135,771

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Nissan Cube vehicles fall between 77,589 and 135,771 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 77,589 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 77,589–135,771 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Nissan Cubes sit.

⚠ Over 183,290 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Nissan Cube — Still on the Road

Most 2005 Nissan Cubes are still being driven.

Strong survival — 153 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.61

Avg failures per vehicle

12.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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