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EJ53 PYA

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,346 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive corrosion and swelling of pipes. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,586 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 77,568 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn has been totally removed for easy replacement tomorrow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,772 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline pass (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bad condition needs replacing now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,393 miles

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

front flex exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,584 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v gaiter borderline pass needs new clip and repacking of grease

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,863 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing badly outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,946 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 31,108 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing quite badly inner ege

Fail 5 May 2012 23,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pads getting a little low.

Very slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 5 May 2012 23,865 miles

Rear Brake pads getting a little low.

Very slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,753 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,753 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,876 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 10,617 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 PYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYA, 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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EJ53 PYA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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