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CP53 LCW

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 128,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,336 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side chassie legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side chassie legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 120,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 117,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush gone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,915 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 100,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,472 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 91,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,096 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 70,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,125 miles

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

headlamp aims deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn / deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

headlamp aims deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn / deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,414 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre appears low on pressure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,869 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,339 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.attention needed soon.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,880 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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CP53 LCW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CP53 LCW, 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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CP53 LCW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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