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DG53 NNF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 121,245 miles

underside corrosion present

Fail 21 Aug 2018 121,214 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both need moping (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,863 miles

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

underside corrosion present

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,728 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

underside corrosion present

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,408 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,408 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,655 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,793 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,439 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,490 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 17 Aug 2009 42,490 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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
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DG53 NNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DG53 NNF, 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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DG53 NNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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