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DC53 HNF

2004 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,912 mi
Last recorded166,912 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star60,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 HNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 166,912 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 164,733 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 162,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 162,547 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,026 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 156,321 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 156,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 147,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 140,111 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 140,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,529 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both advise replacemnt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 123,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,129 miles

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

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

rear inner parts of sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,554 miles

S.R.S light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,253 miles

air bag light on cv gaiters are starting to leak grease

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,515 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,341 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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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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