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DA53 WUK

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,294 mi
Last recorded163,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WUK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 163,294 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

No reversing lamp

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 163,294 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

No reversing lamp

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 160,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking fexi brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension bushes perished

engine oil leak

wipers poor in operation

Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 141,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharpe edges (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,439 miles

MIL on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 123 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop-link snapped (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

MIL on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,911 miles

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

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

engine light on

hazard light switch lose

wippers worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,806 miles

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

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

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

advise oil sump corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

advise oil sump corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on.

engine mil light on.

hand brake has excessive play in cables.

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand.

o/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 89,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on.

engine mil light on.

hand brake has excessive play in cables.

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges.

n/s/r wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand.

o/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,970 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 76,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,551 miles

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

both front tyres just under 3.0mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres just under 3.0mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,694 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 52,609 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,674 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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DA53 WUK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA53 WUK, 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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DA53 WUK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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