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CW53 BAU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear brake disc dust backing plates are corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shocks outer casings corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle & underbody components are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,327 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,259 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Exhaust system very rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

Factory fitted Plastic covers fitted to outer sills so inspection liminted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner sill area's. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 70,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses fitted (3.6.B.4e)

Factory fitted Plastic covers fitted to outer sills so inspection liminted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner sill area's. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front and centre exhaust mountings detached but exhaust still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2015 66,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front and centre exhaust mountings detached but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,992 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,521 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,848 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 31,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,788 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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CW53 BAU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc 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 CW53 BAU, 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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CW53 BAU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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