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DF53 MYA

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,769 mi
Last recorded58,769 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,769 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,767 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,602 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,687 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,586 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 46,479 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,716 miles

n/s/f wheel fitted is spare with alloy wheel nuts

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 27,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,996 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 MYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MYA, 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 DF53 MYA registered?

DF53 MYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is DF53 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 MYA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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