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DG03 DCF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 DCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

crack across boton of screen

engine light on

Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

crack across boton of screen

engine light on

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

offside rear bake back plate corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

offside rear bake back plate corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 May 2016 76,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountin broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2015 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Pass 7 May 2014 65,182 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 58,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 22 May 2013 58,532 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,841 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,470 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 28,470 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,831 miles

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

nearside rear lamp unit cracked.

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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DG03 DCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DG03 DCF, 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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DG03 DCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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