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YC03 KXG

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,301 mi
Last recorded120,301 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 KXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 120,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 116,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 112,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail burst leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,167 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,720 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,558 miles

lots of corrosion to underbody

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

lots of corrosion to underbody

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,537 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,052 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,940 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,056 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 75,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,186 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 71,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,377 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 52,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 52,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2007 11,663 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,536 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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YC03 KXG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC03 KXG, 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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YC03 KXG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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