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DE53 MBF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,265 mi
Last recorded83,265 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,265 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 83,258 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 82,979 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s front brake flexi hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 82,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,344 miles

brake pipes greased

chassis corroded

front n/s cv boot weeping

Fail 26 Aug 2022 69,341 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

chassis corroded

front n/s cv boot weeping

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2020 65,575 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Wear In The Suspension Arm Bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,147 miles

front o/s tyre worn on the edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,709 miles

Front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 13 Aug 2015 55,709 miles

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

Front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,297 miles

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,288 miles

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

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,068 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,801 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,937 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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DE53 MBF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE53 MBF, 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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DE53 MBF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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