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ET53 FTN

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,441 mi
Last recorded164,441 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FTN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 164,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

windscreen has a slight crack

Fail 5 May 2016 164,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

windscreen has a slight crack

Pass 6 Jan 2015 148,479 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 147,086 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 147,086 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

head lamp lens defused

Pass 13 Dec 2012 134,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

centre mounting rusted away

Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,226 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 117,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 100,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 83,524 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 83,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,734 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,098 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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ET53 FTN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET53 FTN, 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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ET53 FTN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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