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DU03 XAG

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,038 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,024 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,878 miles

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

both floors, sills, undersills, chassis rails and undersill panels slightly corroded

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2015 101,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,188 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,145 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,804 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front,centre and rear floors,chassis rails,undersills and outersills slightly corroded

offside front top coil spring platform slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,789 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

ofside front top coil spring platform slighty corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,039 miles

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

both rear discs slighty worn

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,413 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,981 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower grill slightly damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,697 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front lower grill slightly damaged

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,273 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,368 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,289 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 32,289 miles

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

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

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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DU03 XAG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU03 XAG, 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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DU03 XAG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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