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AC03 BVG

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 116,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sides front upper steering/suspension bearings worn

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Reversing lamp not working

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside front upper steering/suspension bearing worn

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake slightly dragging

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,016 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated/slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,061 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 93,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 89,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake disces poor on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2012 78,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake disces poor on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,053 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside REAR passenger door handle (outer) not working

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,036 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,237 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,211 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rearbrakes slightly hanging and pads worn to limit

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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AC03 BVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 BVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 BVG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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