MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both side outer sills plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both side outer sills plastic covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front flexi in poor condition) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (front flexi in poor condition) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 x rear (2.7.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x front brackets broken (7.1.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 x rear (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake disc's scored
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake disc's scored
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
slight travel on footbrake
slight travel on handbrake
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
can't check sills fully kit fitted
slight travel on handbrake
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 ETO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,299cc petrol 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 FD53 ETO, 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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FD53 ETO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 8 November 2003.
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