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CV03 HXX

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 95,104 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps detiriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,224 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs back plates rusty

front brake discs worn and pitted

inner sills rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear chassis legs rusty

rear floor rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL where visible. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL where visible. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,567 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 74,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure but contained.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure but contained.

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,274 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,146 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake application imbalance 23%

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,718 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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CV03 HXX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CV03 HXX, 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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CV03 HXX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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