MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear boot damaged
Underneath corrosion
Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
winter tyre fitted to offside rear
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
winter tyre fitted to offside rear
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside underbody general corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery loose in clamp but still secure
both rear tyres heavily deteriorated
front brake discs slightly lipped
oil below minimum level
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
mist of oil found on steering rack
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?
Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.
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YF53 VPM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,746 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 YF53 VPM, 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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YF53 VPM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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