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DY53 YYM

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,710 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,947 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 83,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,573 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,340 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,388 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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DY53 YYM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red 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 DY53 YYM, 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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DY53 YYM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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