CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG03 EWN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1834cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,373 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 113,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

eml on

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,334 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 102,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,399 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap rubber sill perished

oil leak steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2022 100,399 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

fuel cap rubber sill perished

oil leak steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,527 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,527 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,336 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 95,336 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and back mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,908 miles

Exhaust middle bracket deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,908 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust middle bracket deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,325 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of wear

EML on

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All suspension bushes showing signs of wear

EML on

OSR handbrake eff lower than expected

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,865 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,884 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 74,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 68,139 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,252 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Mitsubishi Space Star reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG03 EWN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG03 EWN?

You can check the full history of DG03 EWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG03 EWN registered?

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

Is DG03 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 EWN shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG03 EWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG03 EWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.