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DS03 YMZ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 YMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 91,147 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,056 miles

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,056 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear no plate delaminating

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,240 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight corrosion to nsr brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight corrosion to nsr brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,185 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 67,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,381 miles

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

corrosion to nsr brake pipes

damage to osf wing mirror

osr tyre low on treads/cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,989 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 39,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f outer c.v. boot seeping grease

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f tyre tread on (2mm)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jun 2014 32,290 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f outer c.v. boot seeping grease

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f tyre tread on (2mm)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2013 23,035 miles

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

front suspension springs corroded

slight cracking in front tyres

Pass 30 May 2012 22,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 22,717 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 22,631 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 22,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 22,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 21,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 19,328 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 19,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,154 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 YMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DS03 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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