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AD52 EHK

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,946 mi
Last recorded100,946 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 100,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror quality is not adequate. Distorted view. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking.

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 83,716 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to check (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to check (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust brkt broken but system secure

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 18 May 2024 82,377 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriated number (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play newly fitted joint not secured to internal track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight aims not as defined as expected

rear fog light switch not working in a positive contact motion

Fail 9 Apr 2024 80,966 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to check (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to check (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,415 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,415 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,133 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 63,133 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,818 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,477 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 16,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,451 miles

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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AD52 EHK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD52 EHK, 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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AD52 EHK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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