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AK53 MGY

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,996 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre front bracket deteriorating

centre rear exhaust bracket detached, system still supported

centre/ rear exhaust joint corroded

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,482 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket partially detached

centre/ rear exhaust joint corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust bracket detached, system still adequately supported

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R15V (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket partially detached

centre/ rear exhaust joint corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust bracket detached, system still adequately supported

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,320 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorating

offside rear 195/55R15V tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorating

offside rear 195/55R15V tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,670 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)

nearside rear 195/55R15V tyre mishaped on inner tread and is approx 2mm

offside rear 195/55R15V tyre mishaped on inner tread and is approx 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,649 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on

exhaust deteriorating/ corroding at joints

front brake discs approx 3mm

lip on front brake discs

nearside front 195/55R15V tyre approx 2.5mm

nearside wiper rubber split at end

offside front 195/55R15V tyre approx 3mm

rear 195/55R15V tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear brake discs worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly showing signs of wear on edges

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,297 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,292 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers split at ends

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2009 27,773 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,866 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,824 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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AK53 MGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK53 MGY, 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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AK53 MGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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