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DE03 BVB

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,884 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 81,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,594 miles

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Front headlamp lenses starting to discolour.

N/S of steering rack slight misting of oil.

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking between treads.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to legal limit, (1.6mm).

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition.

Steel wheel fitted to O/S/R of vehicle.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Front headlamp lenses starting to discolour.

N/S of steering rack slight misting of oil.

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking between treads.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to legal limit, (1.6mm).

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition.

Steel wheel fitted to O/S/R of vehicle.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,713 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated on outer side wall and tread worn to 2mm.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Steel wheel fitted to O/S/F of vehicle.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 72,713 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated on outer side wall and tread worn to 2mm.

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

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Steel wheel fitted to O/S/F of vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,038 miles

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

gear selector fault on reverse gear gate

Fail 17 Feb 2010 69,028 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fault on gear selector (reverse gate inop)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,097 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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DE03 BVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE03 BVB, 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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DE03 BVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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