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AF53 ZHL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,022 miles

Central Front front & centre exhaust support brackets broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake fluid slight contaminated

Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front front & centre exhaust support brackets broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake fluid slight contaminated

Pass 8 May 2019 97,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 80,368 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 23 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 May 2018 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut in treads and worn on edge of outer treads (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in treads

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in treads

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 23 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,405 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 53,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,423 miles

Nearside Rear Not tested child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,036 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,670 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,338 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,190 miles

Both rear and spare tyres have minor cracking in tread area.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 20,190 miles

Both rear and spare tyres have minor cracking in tread area.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,217 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 15,210 miles

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

rear outer brakepads 3/4 worn (unable to inspect inner pads)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,900 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 ZHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF53 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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