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CE53 VCL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,146 mi
Last recorded100,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,273 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,618 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,086 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

small hole in o/s outer cv boot

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,209 miles

all 4 tyres approx 2.0mm tread deapth and are all perished

rear brake pads low and brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,816 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 VCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

CE53 VCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is CE53 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VCL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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