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EK52 ORU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,630 mi
Last recorded116,630 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ORU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,630 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,247 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2015 108,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light is illuminated

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,749 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,477 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,196 miles

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jan 2012 85,196 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2011 79,217 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

rear fog light switch slightly sticking (can be turned on/off)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 70,278 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 53,425 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,723 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,723 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,953 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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EK52 ORU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK52 ORU, 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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EK52 ORU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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