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BW03 NUX

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,380 mi
Last recorded152,380 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 NUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 152,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,148 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside parking brake poor

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 134,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 129,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,595 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2013 116,595 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,878 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,837 miles

both rear tyres - worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,216 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2006 15,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 NUX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW03 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 NUX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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