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DS03 AXN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,421 mi
Last recorded129,421 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 129,110 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill,underneath. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Different size tyres fitted across front axle to rear axle(Fronts 195/55R15 Rears 195/45R15)

Front Brake discs in poor condition

Handbrake travel slightly long

Offside wiper poor

Oil level just above minimum

Rear Discs in poor condition

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,847 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Fog lamp switch operation poor

Front brake pads getting low (Discs in poor condition)

N/S & O/S rear trailing arm front bushes in poor condition

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

O/S screen wiper poor

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads worn close to limit (Discs in poor condition)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front lower ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Engine warning light on

Fog lamp switch operation poor

Front brake pads getting low (Discs in poor condition)

N/S & O/S rear trailing arm front bushes in poor condition

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

N/S/R parking brake performance poor

O/S screen wiper poor

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads worn close to limit (Discs in poor condition)

Pass 31 May 2013 99,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 86,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,359 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,656 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,879 miles

advise hand brake be adjusted

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 AXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AXN, 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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DS03 AXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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