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AD03 JZG

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JZG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 135,179 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides - Sills by both rear suspension arms (marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear plastic bumper quarter panel slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 133,374 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r and both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2024 133,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r and both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2023 128,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flange of the cat corroding

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,031 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,451 miles

Exhaust mounting defective three brackets have broken off the exhaust but is still supported by some others (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective three brackets have broken off the exhaust but is still supported by some others (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 103,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,821 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,598 miles

Centre bracket broken x2

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fog lamp switch worn/requires two or three attempts to switch off

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 21,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,370 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

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 JZG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AD03 JZG, 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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AD03 JZG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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