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DV03 NSK

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,880 mi
Last recorded141,880 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NSK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,880 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 141,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,862 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 135,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside screen wash will shortly require attention

Fail 15 Jul 2015 128,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside screen wash will shortly require attention

Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside windscreen washer will shortly require attention

windscreen washers will shortly require attention

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,893 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

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

centre exhaust pipe rear mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

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

centre exhaust pipe rear mounting broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,622 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 63,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,226 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,197 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NSK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NSK, 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 NSK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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