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AO03 VZL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,120 mi
Last recorded36,120 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 34,738 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,129 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,250 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 29,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,428 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,729 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,144 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,884 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,884 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight lip forming on front brake discs,front brake pads approx 60% wear.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,475 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls heavily cracked advise replacement.front outer cv boots slight grease seepage from clips.front brake pads approx 60%worn.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 17,475 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls heavily cracked advise replacement. front outer cv boots slight grease seepage from clips. front brake pads approx 60 %worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 13,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,343 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 10,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,988 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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AO03 VZL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 VZL, 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 AO03 VZL registered?

AO03 VZL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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