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AD03 HXU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,078 mi
Last recorded143,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 143,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hangers corroded away (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Multiple oil leaks

Rear arb links perished

Rear suspension bushes perished

Several small chips in screen

Pass 24 May 2016 132,918 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 132,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides. 5kg (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2015 114,408 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,578 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,774 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,203 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,203 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 61,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,363 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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AD03 HXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey 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 AD03 HXU, 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 AD03 HXU registered?

AD03 HXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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