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DG53 OPH

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OPH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 69,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to vehicle underside

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,683 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,442 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,690 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 63,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,263 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 62,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,695 miles

nearside rear tyre balled on inside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre balled on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,401 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 OPH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OPH, 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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What year was DG53 OPH registered?

DG53 OPH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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