MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/rear tyre tread mis-shaped
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
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?
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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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