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CA52 FAO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 FAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,127 miles

engine management warning light on

foglight switch

handbrake lever travel

offside rear handbrake caliper not releasing fully

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,016 miles

fog light switch, slightly faulty

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,016 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs & pads condition

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

fog light switch, slightly faulty

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,405 miles

advise n/s and o/s front headlamp lense deterioated

Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s and o/s front headlamp lense deterioated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,868 miles

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

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

advise n/s and o/s headlamp lense deterioated

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,868 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise n/s and o/s headlamp lense deterioated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to various places and suspension coponents

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to various places and suspension coponents

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 38,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,062 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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CA52 FAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA52 FAO, 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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CA52 FAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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