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CV03 OPT

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 OPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,400 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 72,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure 3 brackets detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, meets pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,073 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated (cuts in tread)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,054 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated (cuts in tread)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,900 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and off side (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,679 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,714 miles

Offside 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,235 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 39,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,867 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,598 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,678 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,678 miles

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,973 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,425 miles

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

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)

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

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 OPT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV03 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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