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BW03 EJN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,714 mi
Last recorded121,714 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 121,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 121,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Tread perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake back plates corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 120,241 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Tread perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake back plates corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,062 miles

park brake rough in operation

Fail 6 Aug 2012 103,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

park brake rough in operation

Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,278 miles

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

nearside front cv gaiter clip deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front cv gaiter clip deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on edges

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,405 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,980 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,658 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 48,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,073 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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BW03 EJN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red 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 BW03 EJN, 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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BW03 EJN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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