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DN53 DKF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,588 mi
Last recorded48,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

eml light active

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2014 44,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

eml light active

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,856 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

corrosion undervehicle in various places

exhaust corroded & brackets

front anti roll bar links bushs cracked

front brake discs worn & corroded

front wipers worn

offside main & offside front brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,856 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

corrosion undervehicle in various places

eml light on

exhaust corroded & brackets

front anti roll bar links bushs cracked

front brake discs worn & corroded

front tyre close to limits & offside rear tyre heavily cracked

front wipers worn

offside main & offside front brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake sticking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre's perished/cracked no cords showing at time of test

eng light on dash

rear disc's worn and corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,330 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre's perished/cracked no cords showing at time of test

eng light on dash

rear disc's worn and corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,999 miles

Rear brake discs signs of wear/pitting.

Rear tyres, signs of splitting around circumference, inner & outer edges of tread, recommend replace.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs signs of wear/pitting.

Rear tyres, signs of splitting around circumference, inner & outer edges of tread, recommend replace.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,396 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 25,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,941 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,767 miles

front tyres showing sign of wear on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2006 16,767 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres showing sign of wear on edges

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 DKF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN53 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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