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AG03 BJG

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,300 mi
Last recorded102,300 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BJG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,300 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights misted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Handbrake lever arm on calliper not returning to stop

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 102,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights misted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Handbrake lever arm on calliper not returning to stop

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lamps have misted lenses, Patterns only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on rear inner flitches/ back of mud guards. rotten. Not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake arm on calliper not returning to stops

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rubbers worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ripped and split all round (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper not actually touching the screen.. Wiper arm will require adjustment or repair (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Lamps have misted lenses, Patterns only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on rear inner flitches/ back of mud guards. rotten. Not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake arm on calliper not returning to stops

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,370 miles

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,369 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,107 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,611 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded on flanges

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,611 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded on flanges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,537 miles

Crack in rear exhaust mount exhaust still supported

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Top part missing (2.4.G.1)

Crack in rear exhaust mount exhaust still supported

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,503 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,009 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

ns front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,995 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

Fail 17 Jul 2014 55,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres have shallow splits in inner sidewalls, advise replacement

ns front tyre pressure low

rear brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,062 miles

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

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 30 Jul 2013 53,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,352 miles

spare tyre is incorrect size fitted to alloy wheel

Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,352 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,916 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,968 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,196 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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AG03 BJG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AG03 BJG, 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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AG03 BJG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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