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DE03 FDC

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,394 mi
Last recorded109,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch sharp edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jaking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch sharp edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt buckle retaining button missing

rear fuel tank straps corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake disc,s corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear disc,s corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 73,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear disc,s corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2012 71,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,177 miles

ADVISE BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ADVISE BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLITTING.

ADVISE CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISC.S WORN

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM

ADVISE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

ADVISE OIL LEAK

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,296 miles

front wipers starting to spilt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 59,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,601 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn more on inside edges

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,991 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 FDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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