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DF03 SSZ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,845 mi
Last recorded143,845 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 143,845 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,970 miles

Central hazard switch ibsecure and dropped back in dash

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses weathered/frosted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 135,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn / split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central hazard switch ibsecure and dropped back in dash

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses weathered/frosted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses weathered (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

hazard warning switch recessed into dash

oil leak ?

Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses weathered (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

hazard warning switch recessed into dash

oil leak ?

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel pipes at rear corroded

hazard switch dropped back into dash

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroding

hazard switch has dropped back into panel

Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroding

hazard switch has dropped back into panel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,860 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front wiper blade split on edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,050 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to rear bumper

nearside rear tyre inner edge has un-even wear

oil leak

rear discs deteriated

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,930 miles

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

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

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

0il leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slightly worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge un-even wear

offside front anti-roll bar drop link slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,774 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure but working

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,029 miles

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

slight damage to sidewall of O/S/F tyre not exposing plys

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,339 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 24,378 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,378 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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DF03 SSZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DF03 SSZ, 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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DF03 SSZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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