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YY53 VVF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general vehicle underbody is in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,080 miles

general corrosion on underbody

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,338 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,498 miles

NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes slight wear

Nearside Front Outer CV Joint noisy and worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,112 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 37,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,908 miles

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

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,171 miles

all tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,557 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked indicator area

Fail 8 Dec 2010 17,557 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r lamp cracked indicator area

Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,313 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 VVF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YY53 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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