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BT53 FTV

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FTV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 92,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,458 miles

NSF and OSF tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

OSF part of bumper slightly loose / damaged

OSR tyre cracked and perished

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear fog lamp switch sticking

Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamps faded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,916 miles

front bumper loose

offside front and nearside rear antiroll bar drop link bushes worn and spliting

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,120 miles

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

front bumper loose

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,948 miles

air freshener removed from in terior mirror

phone holder removed from windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

air freshener removed from in terior mirror

phone holder removed from windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,564 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both front flexy brake pipes starting to split

front disc worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside wiper blade split

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,656 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,308 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 34,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 26,985 miles

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

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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BT53 FTV 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 61.9%.

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 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 BT53 FTV, 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 BT53 FTV registered?

BT53 FTV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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