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BG03 YVM

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,849 mi
Last recorded141,849 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 141,849 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both inner rear sills heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor and lense deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 2 Jun 2017 141,838 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All brake discs corroded

Both inner rear sills heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake slightly poor

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor and lense deteriorated

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 31 May 2016 133,051 miles

advise o/s & n/s bottom ball joint boots

adviseo/s headlamp lens

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,650 miles

advise o/s headlamp lens poor

Fail 27 May 2015 123,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s headlamp lens poor

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 112,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,716 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,544 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,853 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate de laminating †oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2006 39,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 39,389 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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BG03 YVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YVM, 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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BG03 YVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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