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DN53 JZH

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JZH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 101,135 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested due to leak (7.1.2)

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

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Petrol tank strap corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

incorrect oil cap

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil level low

Fail 31 Jul 2015 99,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 86,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,913 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 63,891 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

mascots on interior mirror obstructing drivers view through swept area of windscreen, removed prior to test.

nearside front fog light damaged

offside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,184 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,299 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,437 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 JZH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JZH, 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 JZH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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