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DF53 HPN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,761 mi
Last recorded55,761 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,557 miles

Handbrake effort only just met requirements...Advise investigation/adjustment.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 46,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across rear axle when parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush ay connection to stub axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush at front mounting of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush at front mounting of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 41,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel pipe to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking between tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,380 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,990 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 27,990 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,937 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 24,937 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 15,565 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,706 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 12,706 miles

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

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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DF53 HPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF53 HPN, 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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DF53 HPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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