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DE03 RTV

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 RTV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 123,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 109,670 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brake discs very badly corroded.

exhaust corroded at front and rear, not holed.

fog light switch sticking.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brake discs very badly corroded.

exhaust corroded at front and rear, not holed.

fog light switch sticking.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,159 miles

both rear brake discs corroded.

exhaust corroded at joint of centre and rear, not holed.

fog lamp switch sticking.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

exhaust corroded at joint of centre and rear, not holed.

fog lamp switch sticking.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,408 miles

cracks in tread of offside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

exhaust corroded at joint of centre and rear section, not holed.

fog light switch sticking.

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 4mm.

rear brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

surface corrosion on chassis underside at rear.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,219 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,341 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,431 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads approx 70% worn on offside

Offside front tyre low tread on stepped edges

Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads approx 70% worn on offside

Offside front tyre low tread on stepped edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

very slight pitting on rear brake discs and nearside front brake disc inner surface.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,215 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 RTV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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