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FD53 ETO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,216 mi
Last recorded89,216 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ETO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,216 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 89,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,987 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 85,962 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,575 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 82,571 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,891 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 x rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,891 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,855 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,756 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 56,685 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,028 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 43,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,008 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,816 miles

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

slight travel on footbrake

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,104 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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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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