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DV03 JVL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

137,982 mi
Last recorded137,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 JVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 137,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 137,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 135,883 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 135,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,079 miles
Fail 24 May 2016

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 131,773 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 128,739 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 128,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 123,817 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 123,817 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 112,616 miles

Light surface corrosion on metal brake pipes to front and rear flexy hoses

Rear number plate delaminating but fully legible

front disc pads approximately 75% worn

Fail 4 Jun 2011 112,616 miles

Light surface corrosion on metal brake pipes to front and rear flexy hoses

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

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

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

Rear number plate delaminating but fully legible

front disc pads approximately 75% worn

Pass 20 May 2010 105,042 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 105,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,650 miles

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

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER WORN

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,650 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER WORN

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,986 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 89,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,331 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)

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

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,331 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)

clutch slipping

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,922 miles

(1)nail in near side rear tyre.(2)front pads low.(3)rear pads low.(4)near side rear tyre on 2mm.

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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DV03 JVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 DV03 JVL, 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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DV03 JVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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