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AF03 JCU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,328 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 97,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,459 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,346 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v boot slightly leaking greese

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 73,383 miles

Exhaust system mounting is broken but system is adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,383 miles

Exhaust system mounting is broken but system is adequately supported

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,821 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,267 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,806 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,966 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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AF03 JCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF03 JCU, 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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AF03 JCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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