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EX53 VAK

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,962 mi
Last recorded113,962 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VAK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,739 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,178 miles

unable to select reverse gear....

Fail 4 Oct 2011 94,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to select reverse gear....

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,815 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has some travel

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,751 miles

handbrake hes some travel

Fail 1 Oct 2009 77,751 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake hes some travel

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,282 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

offside rear brake readings down slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,992 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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EX53 VAK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX53 VAK, 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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What year was EX53 VAK registered?

EX53 VAK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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