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BP03 XVL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,673 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 47,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,949 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,719 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,572 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,978 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 22,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,690 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,719 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,305 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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BP03 XVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BP03 XVL, 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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BP03 XVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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