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CE53 OBD

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

headlights deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,086 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,851 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,072 miles

hazzard warning switch insecure

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,003 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,439 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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CE53 OBD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE53 OBD, 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 CE53 OBD registered?

CE53 OBD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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