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YY53 AZC

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AZC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,889 miles

both new bottom ball joints welded into place-not good practice

Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,883 miles

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

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

both new bottom ball joints welded into place-not good practice

Fail 30 Sep 2016 136,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 118,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyre inner edges wearing thin

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,858 miles

Rear tyre inner edges wearing thin

Fail 4 Oct 2013 107,020 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

inner sills in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,020 miles

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

inner sills in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,578 miles

advise strong beam pattern poor headlight lenses baadly detiorated (got hot)

rear brake back plates badly corroded

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,726 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,452 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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YY53 AZC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY53 AZC, 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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YY53 AZC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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