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DF03 TYX

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 TYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,955 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 97,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,138 miles

Engine under tray damaged

General rear under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine under tray damaged

General rear under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,168 miles

both front headlight cover faded/deteriorated

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,931 miles

rear exhaust bracket cracked.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,291 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,791 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 62,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,915 miles

front discs slighty rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,926 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 TYX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TYX, 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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What year was DF03 TYX registered?

DF03 TYX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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