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EK53 CUV

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,919 mi
Last recorded131,919 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,919 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses deteriorating/dulling (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both slightly worn/slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 131,919 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses deteriorating/dulling (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both slightly worn/slight play (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers washer jet partially blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,762 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,762 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded line to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/corrosion inner and outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,931 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,012 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 93,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,020 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER AND OUTER FACE

O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC CORODED AND SCORED

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER AND OUTER FACE

O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC CORODED AND SCORED

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

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

nail in tyre N/S/REAR

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,726 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,437 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,537 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,577 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre tread mis-shaped

Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre tread mis-shaped

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,694 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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EK53 CUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EK53 CUV, 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 CUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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