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EK53 CUO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,959 mi
Last recorded49,959 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CUO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,858 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 44,858 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,702 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,283 miles

exhaust system especially middle & rear sections has corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,283 miles

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

exhaust system especially middle & rear sections has corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,456 miles

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r inner faces of brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,811 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,784 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r bumper damage but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,973 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,595 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,225 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,090 miles

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)

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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EK53 CUO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EK53 CUO, 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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EK53 CUO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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