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CX53 RWK

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RWK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Rear rear shockers are corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Rear rear shockers are corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,758 miles

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

front brake discs are deteriated

headlamps have a reduced image

n/s font outer brake pad worn low

oil evident on powersteering pipes

rear and center sections of brake pipe heavily corroded in need of replacement

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,758 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front and rear brake discs heavily deteriorated

handbrake in need of adjustment

headlamps have a reduced image

n/s font outer brake pad worn low

oil evident on powersteering pipes

rear and center sections of brake pipe heavily corroded in need of replacement

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,192 miles

front to rear sections of brake pipe are badly corroded. recommend renewal

high brake imbalance evident on rear braking system. recommend inspection

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are badly corroded. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre tread is badly worn on outer edge. recommend renewal

o/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal at earliest oppertunity

o/s/r brake disc is badly worn. recommend renewal

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,974 miles

both rear tyres have there edges wearing low

exhaust system is heavily corroded

handbrake lever is in need of adjustment

n/s front brake has a slight bind evident

o/s front track rod end gaiter is torn

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded, also rear brake hose ferrels are heavily corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 48,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres have there edges wearing low

exhaust system is heavily corroded

handbrake lever is in need of adjustment

n/s front brake has a slight bind evident

o/s front track rod end gaiter is torn

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded, also rear brake hose ferrels are heavily corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,867 miles

air bag fault light evident on dashboard

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll link bushes showing signs of deterioration

fuel tank support straps are heavily corroded

o/s and n/s trackrod end gaiters are deteriorated recomened renewal

oil filter heavily corroded recomened renewal

rear sections of brake and fuel pipe have corrosion evident

Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag fault light evident on dashboard

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll link bushes showing signs of deterioration

fuel tank support straps are heavily corroded

o/s and n/s trackrod end gaiters are deteriorated recomened renewal

oil filter heavily corroded recomened renewal

rear sections of brake and fuel pipe have corrosion evident

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,658 miles

air bag fault lamp evident on dash

rear brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,196 miles

air bag lamp evident on dashboard

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,802 miles

air bag lamp evident on dashboard

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,413 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked. recommend renewal

Fail 31 Oct 2008 23,334 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked. recommend renewal

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,366 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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CX53 RWK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey 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 CX53 RWK, 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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CX53 RWK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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