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DF53 ZXH

2004 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star60,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 67,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,809 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 56,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,472 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 14,472 miles

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

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

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 ZXH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 60,547 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 ZXH, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 ZXH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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