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EX53 VAU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 105,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 104,295 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 103,525 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Centre exhaust bracket detatched

OSF tyre worn inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 88,433 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint and link is detatched from A/R/B (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Centre exhaust bracket detatched

OSF tyre worn inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust generally rusty

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front foglamp broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs scored

both front springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs scored

both front springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,890 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,475 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,149 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,346 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 VAU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX53 VAU, 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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EX53 VAU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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