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AF53 YKL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,292 mi
Last recorded148,292 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 148,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,814 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 146,811 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 142,375 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Fail 17 Sep 2019 142,373 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 137,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,915 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,001 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 122,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 115,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,378 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 100,378 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front to rear brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,166 miles

hole in n/s/f outer cv joint boot

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,602 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,338 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,853 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 49,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,168 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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AF53 YKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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