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AJ53 MYD

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,878 mi
Last recorded146,878 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 139,600 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 125,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded towards front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 105,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 84,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,275 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,890 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,972 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 69,972 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,195 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded edges

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,166 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake disc corroded edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,853 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,078 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,078 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,016 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,512 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,512 miles

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,603 miles

Nearside Front 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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AJ53 MYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AJ53 MYD, 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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What year was AJ53 MYD registered?

AJ53 MYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 MYD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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