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EG03 HKY

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,033 mi
Last recorded126,033 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,033 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 125,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,742 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 99,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,382 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Aug 2010 70,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

rear brake backing plates corroded and cracked

small cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,697 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

rear brake backing plates corroded and cracked

small cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,481 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,287 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 33,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 24,574 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 HKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HKY, 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 HKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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