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YE53 PCF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,103 mi
Last recorded113,103 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,103 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Child seat fitted

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust support brackets missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Child seat fitted

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust support brackets missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 108,253 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 8 Oct 2013 103,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust flexy pipe broken

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak from sump plug area

under vehicle has corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,689 miles

Brake discs corroding

Exhaust mountings missing

OS rear outer sill corroded and weak

Oil leak from engine sump

Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All 3 mountings on centre section of exhaust corroded and incomplete.

Both sides rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 82,326 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 69,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,622 miles

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

Front number plate cracked. N/s/r brake disc corroded. Both rear brake pipes corroded. O/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm mounting bushes starting to fail.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front number plate cracked. N/s/r brake disc corroded. Both rear brake pipes corroded. O/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm mounting bushes starting to fail.

Pass 1 May 2007 39,918 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted. †Rear brake pads wearing thin. †O/s/f outer driveshaft boot leaking.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,915 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

O/s/f outer drive shaft boot leaking.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YE53 PCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YE53 PCF, 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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YE53 PCF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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