MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
engine management lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs lipped
Front brake pads approx 70% worn on offside
Offside front tyre low tread on stepped edges
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
very slight pitting on rear brake discs and nearside front brake disc inner surface.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?
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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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