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DA52 VPC

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,880 mi
Last recorded106,880 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush ,[marked yellow] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

all brake back plates corroded / missing

hand brake notchy when worked

Fail 1 Mar 2019 106,880 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush ,[marked yellow] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

all brake back plates corroded / missing

hand brake notchy when worked

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,588 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 102,588 miles

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

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)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake may need service/adjustment

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake may need service/adjustment

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,141 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 75,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,993 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,268 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,646 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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DA52 VPC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA52 VPC, 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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DA52 VPC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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