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YD03 VHA

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,990 mi
Last recorded73,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2024 73,990 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ** (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak ** at joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bloomed * (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced weathered * (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking Brake efficiency 3% Readings 0/50 KgF *** (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment *** (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH NS AND OS INNER WING / ARCH AREAS HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH NS AND OS INNER WING / ARCH AREAS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH NS AND OS FLOOR TO SILL AREAS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes likely to be entering cabin with ventilation fan on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper STRUT TOP BEARING / MOUNT TIGHT IN OPERATION

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassi sleg / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake back plates

brake back plates corroded: os front and both rear

corrosion to underbody components an dpanels

rear wheel arches corroded: no sharp edges at time of inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,525 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front top struct mounts have slight play

o/s/r , n/s/r wings corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front top struct mounts have slight play

front brake pads low

o/s/r , n/s/r wings corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,780 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f top struct mount slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f top struct mount slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,336 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,316 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 10 May 2019 44,348 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 44,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,890 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 27,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,942 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s front brake very slightly binding in my opinion ok at time of mot

Fail 5 Apr 2011 18,942 miles

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

Oil leak

advise n/s front brake very slightly binding in my opinion ok at time of mot

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,824 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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YD03 VHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YD03 VHA, 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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YD03 VHA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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