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CJ53 DFK

2004 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star60,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 DFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 112,590 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,666 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 105,666 miles

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

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,391 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,387 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,838 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 75,010 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,764 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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CJ53 DFK is a 2004 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 75%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 60,547 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 CJ53 DFK, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJ53 DFK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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