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CX03 SFN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,352 mi
Last recorded139,352 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 139,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 135,284 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc backing plates are corroded

Front nearside tyre is cracked and perished

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

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

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

Rear brake disc backing plates are corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 135,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine oil leak

Front nearside tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 10 May 2017 129,557 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 129,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,196 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in anti roll bar linkages have some level of perishing (2.4.G.2)

Baby seat fitted at time of test on off side rear, belt not tested.

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic component missing (5.2.4a)

Engine has oil leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working None of two (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in anti roll bar linkages have some level of perishing (2.4.G.2)

Baby seat fitted at time of test on off side rear, belt not tested.

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic component missing (5.2.4a)

Engine has oil leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lenses starting to degrade

steering spline has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,550 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 82,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,471 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

offside rear brake disc pitted

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,078 miles

***SUSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OUT OF TOLERENCE***

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,072 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

***SUSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT OUT OF TOLERENCE***

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,506 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)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,740 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2008 56,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,609 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 30,609 miles

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

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

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

OSR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

Offside 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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CX03 SFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX03 SFN, 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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CX03 SFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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