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DS03 APF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 APF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 93,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 93,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust still supported

chip in screen

Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust still supported

chip in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,431 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres edged

Pass 13 May 2013 38,697 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,914 miles

rear tyre walls just starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2007 26,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,699 miles

chip on windscreen in zone a just under 10mm!

front tyre inner edges wearing slightly!

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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DS03 APF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS03 APF, 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 DS03 APF registered?

DS03 APF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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