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DS03 KGV

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,906 mi
Last recorded160,906 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 160,906 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

vehicle slightly corroded under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 988,769 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 87,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,968 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 61,282 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 61,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 50,005 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 50,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,949 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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DS03 KGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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