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AF53 MPV

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,380 mi
Last recorded118,380 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,380 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 118,380 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,193 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint stabilizer bar broken (2.4.G.2)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,533 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,533 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,870 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats

Fail 18 Aug 2012 91,788 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats

Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,761 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,402 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2007 43,402 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,603 miles

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

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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AF53 MPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF53 MPV, 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 AF53 MPV registered?

AF53 MPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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