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DF52 HFE

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,067 mi
Last recorded134,067 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 HFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 134,067 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap(s) corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Oil sump corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 133,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/f o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has a misfire

rear wiper worn

Pass 29 Sep 2018 124,394 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

exhaust blowing at rear

oil sump corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on dash

fuel tanks straps corroded

hand brake has high travel

Fail 9 Sep 2017 112,997 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on dash

fuel tanks straps corroded

hand brake has high travel

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,948 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,219 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,475 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,634 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,634 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight oil dam pness aroun steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,060 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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DF52 HFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DF52 HFE, 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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DF52 HFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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