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YY52 XEJ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 XEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,460 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,362 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,568 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,568 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,858 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,747 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY52 XEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY52 XEJ, 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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What year was YY52 XEJ registered?

YY52 XEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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