MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/strut cap areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body support in area of suspension arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not touching screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panels both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished
covers prevent full inspection of some components
fuel pipes corroded
headlamps deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panels both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished
coolant leak from bottom hose
covers prevent full inspection of some components
fuel pipes corroded
headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
rear number plate in poor condition
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes heavily greased
brake pipes heavily greased
headlamp covers deteriorated slightly
rear closing panels corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes heavily greased
brake pipes heavily greased
headlamp covers deteriorated slightly
rear closing panels corroded
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both advise replacemnt (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes heavily greased
E.C.U light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint deteriorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
broken metal bracket and loose heat shields on exhaust (poor condition)
oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
E.C.U light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint deteriorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
broken metal bracket and loose heat shields on exhaust (poor condition)
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs worn
nearside front tyre is perished in main tread and is on 3mm
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake fluid level low
front discs worn
nearside front tyre is perished in main tread and is on 3mm
oil level on minimum
rear discs worn, pitted and scored
Nail in nearside rear tyre
airbag light on
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
rear inner parts of sills corroded
S.R.S light on dash
air bag light on cv gaiters are starting to leak grease
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DC53 HNF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 60,547 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 DC53 HNF, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DC53 HNF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 9 February 2004.
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