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WU52 UGB

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 UGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,513 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 82,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s dip beam taped to produce flat line

o/s dip beam poor pattern

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,793 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s dip beam taped to produce flat line

o/s dip beam poor pattern

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,804 miles

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

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

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

n/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s headlight cloudy

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre damage to wall

Fail 12 Jun 2010 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 53,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,794 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,789 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 41,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 33,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,592 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 26,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WU52 UGB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU52 UGB, 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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WU52 UGB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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