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DE03 MZJ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

intermittant fault with all indicators, possible fault with stalk switching issue, working at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2026 93,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc surface pitted and corroded, fluctuation felt through pedal as well (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

intermittant fault with all indicators, possible fault with stalk switching issue, working at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 93,153 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi / front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat sheild insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front front exhaust flexy deterioated and heatshield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s surface heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,957 miles

Front exhaust front flexy section deterioated and heatshield loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,566 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 89,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,317 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,317 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box & hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,753 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,321 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlights hazed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlights hazed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,418 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 66,414 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,831 miles

strong advise on front tyres bald on the inside edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 61,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

strong advise on front tyres bald on the inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,988 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,283 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,806 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,804 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,250 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,298 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 MZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE03 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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