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YY53 TXU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,297 mi
Last recorded121,297 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 TXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,297 miles

all brake pipes gresed

both sides under sills coroding

Fail 17 Aug 2015 121,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes gresed

both sides under sills coroding

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,340 miles

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

both sides / under sills coroding

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

middle exhaust coroding at front

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,339 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both sides / under sills coroding

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

middle exhaust coroding at front

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,312 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 113,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 106,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 101,644 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2011 101,644 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,794 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 59,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside indicator visual tell tale not working

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,729 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,249 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 TXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TXU, 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 YY53 TXU registered?

YY53 TXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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