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DG53 OPP

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,352 mi
Last recorded175,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 175,352 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 171,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front-rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 171,505 miles

front-rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 166,083 miles

o/s r brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 166,083 miles

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

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

o/s r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 152,653 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 152,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 138,024 miles

both front tyres poor on tread

Fail 20 Jul 2012 138,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres poor on tread

Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,521 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s cill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,521 miles

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

n/s cill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,503 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,965 miles

Oil leak

front screen marked

Fail 19 Jul 2010 109,965 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front screen marked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,691 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,691 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,045 miles

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

front screen marked

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,741 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,741 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,675 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 OPP 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 60%.

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

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