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AF03 JBX

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,266 mi
Last recorded55,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 55,264 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension top area under bonnet corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 54,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush showing signs of slight play and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 54,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush showing signs of slight play and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,897 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 52,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 46,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,814 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,884 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,681 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,618 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 15,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

All 4 tyres starting to perrish and crack.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,635 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 9,635 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AF03 JBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF03 JBX, 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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AF03 JBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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