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AF53 MTU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,533 mi
Last recorded62,533 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,533 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

headlamps tarnished

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,533 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

headlamps tarnished

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 58,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 54,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre tread deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brakes have slight bind.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread deteriorated.

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake balance slightly higher than expected at 15%

offside wiper blade split

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,172 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,859 miles

offside rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,479 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on both edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on both edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,943 miles

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

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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AF53 MTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 MTU, 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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AF53 MTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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