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BG03 NVL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,963 mi
Last recorded75,963 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,963 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,113 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 57,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 50,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,650 miles

dirt in laminate of rear registration plate

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,443 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,070 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,070 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,071 miles

travel on handbrake lever.

wiper blades starting to split.

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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BG03 NVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG03 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 NVL registered?

BG03 NVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is BG03 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 NVL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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