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EF03 YHA

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,240 mi
Last recorded98,240 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 YHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,240 miles

exhaust corroded at rear join

Fail 1 Sep 2025 98,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded at rear join

Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,510 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 94,480 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,022 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake effort just met. Will need attention

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,090 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HB effort just met and will need attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HB effort just met and will need attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,724 miles

Handbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,838 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 80,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,803 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 46,713 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,262 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 26,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,940 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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EF03 YHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 EF03 YHA, 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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EF03 YHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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