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DF53 UFN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,041 mi
Last recorded120,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 120,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting swing arm bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting swing arm bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,001 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Corrosion underneath

Rear Rear shocks corroded . Both side

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 114,951 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Both side (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Corrosion underneath

Rear Rear shocks corroded . Both side

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,475 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 111,475 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,549 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,780 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 103,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,208 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,738 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,736 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 85,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,252 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,992 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,669 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,435 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,743 miles

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

repair to o/s/f inner wing

washer bottle insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,661 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,623 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 UFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,597cc 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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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