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EA53 LYJ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,401 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front arms (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and insecure - rear bracket corrodedaway

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,956 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 94,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,855 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,272 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,511 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,429 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EA53 LYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA53 LYJ, 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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EA53 LYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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