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YH53 EXM

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,385 miles

Front n/s and o/s drive shaft joint cv boots cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,384 miles

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

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

Front n/s and o/s drive shaft joint cv boots cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,722 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 81,722 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,645 miles

n/s o/s front shockers worn

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,645 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s o/s front shockers worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,611 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 69,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,503 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust Rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust Rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,884 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,224 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge a\nd close to limit

Fail 24 Sep 2012 40,224 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit

o/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge a\nd close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,820 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,419 miles

n/s and o/s rear axle bushes split

n/s/r tyre perished cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,821 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 22,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracke around sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,643 miles

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

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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YH53 EXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH53 EXM, 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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YH53 EXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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