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EP03 AHA

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 AHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 112,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 112,774 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 111,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 108,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fog light switch sticking

Fail 16 May 2019 108,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fog light switch sticking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 105,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,148 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres outer edges are perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 103,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres outer edges are perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,647 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,815 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 85,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,898 miles

evidence of slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,474 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,052 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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EP03 AHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EP03 AHA, 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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EP03 AHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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