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DG53 OPA

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,223 mi
Last recorded110,223 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,221 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,717 miles

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

front exhaust mount snapped

Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,717 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front exhaust mount snapped

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,057 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)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,093 miles

o/s wiperblade torn on edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 93,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s wiperblade torn on edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,356 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,126 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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DG53 OPA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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