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BK03 VYX

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 VYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

head lamp beam image just passed

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,574 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

both headlamps are worn/faded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

both headlamps are worn/faded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,994 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

suspension is corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 81,994 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspension is corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside seat folded down and coverd with mobility scooter

rear wiper torn

suspension is corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside seat folded down and coverd with mobility scooter

rear wiper torn

suspension is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,227 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,221 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 25,217 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)

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

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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BK03 VYX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK03 VYX, 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 BK03 VYX registered?

BK03 VYX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 VYX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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