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EJ53 PXO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,755 mi
Last recorded53,755 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,755 miles

ALL REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS SPLITTING.

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING RUBBERS STARTING TO COME OUT OF LOCATION.

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS STARTING TO SEEP GREASE.

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NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.SOME RUST ON REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER DUST COVER STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,755 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

ALL REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS SPLITTING.

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING RUBBERS STARTING TO COME OUT OF LOCATION.

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS STARTING TO SEEP GREASE.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.SOME RUST ON REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER DUST COVER STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,687 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BOTTOM BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS SEEPING GREASE VERY SLIGHTLY.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE BECOMING UNCLEAR.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BOTTOM BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS SEEPING GREASE VERY SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE BECOMING UNCLEAR.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,998 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE FADING.BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES BECOMING DIM.RADIATOR NOT SECURE AND LOOKS BENT.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,611 miles

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED DUE TO HEADLIGHT LENSES MISTING OVER.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,421 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,536 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 14,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have slight splits in the treads.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,179 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN OUTTER WALLS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,521 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,942 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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EJ53 PXO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ53 PXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 PXO registered?

EJ53 PXO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 PXO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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