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EG03 HKL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,810 miles

rear fog switch tempremental

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 mountings broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs in a poor condition (3.5.1g)

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal and discs scored (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear fog switch tempremental

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,630 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear number plate seperating and discolouring

Fail 26 Jul 2014 71,534 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear number plate seperating and discolouring

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing and cut on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing and cut on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,529 miles

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,080 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,080 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,156 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,516 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,466 miles

rear tyres cracking badly round edges

Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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)

hand brake very little reserve travel

all tyres badly cracking on edges

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 HKL 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 57.1%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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