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DF53 HPP

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,886 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 72,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,521 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,916 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 68,696 miles

Nearside 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))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,442 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,755 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 63,751 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,416 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,395 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,745 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 55,505 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,414 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,658 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,725 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,724 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,848 miles

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

condition of front wiper blades

nearside outer drive shaft c/v boot clip broken

rusting to both mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fr pads l;ow

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 19,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 3,793 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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DF53 HPP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPP, 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 HPP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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