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EG03 HKB

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HKB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

oil sump corroded and weaping

patches of corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and centre (7.1.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

oil sump corroded and weaping

patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,549 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,549 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,064 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear slight binding on nearside rear brake

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

fog lamp switch sticky but does operate

front exhaust pipe corroded off

oil leak from corroded and holed sump

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced badly yellowed and crazed plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear slight binding on nearside rear brake

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated - borderline (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

fog lamp switch sticky but does operate

front exhaust pipe corroded off

oil leak from corroded and holed sump

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,919 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 72,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,530 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,803 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,345 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,362 miles

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,215 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 15,270 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 14,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 10 May 2006 9,649 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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EG03 HKB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EG03 HKB, 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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EG03 HKB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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