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CV03 ORF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,933 mi
Last recorded163,933 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ORF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 163,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 155,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 155,073 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,546 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc limited pad to disc contact

Fail 25 May 2016 145,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc limited pad to disc contact

Pass 14 May 2015 136,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 124,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 13 May 2013 113,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 113,907 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 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)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 103,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 92,749 miles

nearside headlamp misted up

Fail 23 May 2011 92,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside headlamp misted up

Pass 27 May 2010 83,349 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 73,423 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 26 May 2009 73,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 30 May 2008 62,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

cracking n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 May 2008 62,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,898 miles

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

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

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 ORF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol 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 ORF, 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 ORF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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