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DN53 BVM

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,313 mi
Last recorded129,313 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,938 miles

Nearside Front bonnet has damage

Nearside Rear rear door has been damaged

all suspention arms corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 120,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear door has been damaged

all suspention arms corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,615 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,360 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,371 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,858 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,524 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still surported

nearside front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

offside cv gaitor requires recliping soon

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,643 miles

wiper b lades perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,873 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 28,871 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,883 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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DN53 BVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN53 BVM, 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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DN53 BVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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