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CF53 OCZ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,928 mi
Last recorded161,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OCZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2016 161,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,271 miles

floor pan damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 128,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

floor pan damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,061 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2014 101,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

nearside rear floor pan slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2013 67,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

nearside rear floor pan slightly damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2012 53,561 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,880 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,880 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,800 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,807 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,378 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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CF53 OCZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CF53 OCZ, 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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CF53 OCZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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