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AJ53 MYC

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,818 mi
Last recorded99,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,816 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 96,463 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bouth sied (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 96,448 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,431 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,664 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 86,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,352 miles

Advise front brake discs/pads wearing down

Advise headlamp lenses starting to fade slightly

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish in places

Advise slight brake bind felt offside rear tyre

Advise slight freying to outer edge of drivers seatbelt

Advise steel brake pipes near fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise front brake discs/pads wearing down

Advise headlamp lenses starting to fade slightly

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish in places

Advise slight brake bind felt offside rear tyre

Advise slight freying to outer edge of drivers seatbelt

Advise steel brake pipes near fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,456 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,055 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,646 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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AJ53 MYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ53 MYC, 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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AJ53 MYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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