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AJ03 HVM

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,382 mi
Last recorded48,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 HVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,382 miles

Front brake pads low - offside close to limit

Front nearside and offside headlamps cloudy - beam image diffused

Nearside Rear body quarter temporary repair

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (pre 2009)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre air pressure slightly low

Rear inner sills / fuel tank straps/ under body floor / rear brake discs - corroded

front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

powersteering slightly stiff in operation

spare tyre air pressure low

Fail 23 Nov 2020 48,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre mould line separating - deep cut and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low - offside close to limit

Front nearside and offside headlamps cloudy - beam image diffused

Nearside Rear body quarter temporary repair

Nearside Rear reverse light not working (pre 2009)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre air pressure slightly low

Rear inner sills / fuel tank straps/ under body floor / rear brake discs - corroded

front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

powersteering slightly stiff in operation

spare tyre air pressure low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear bumper temp repair

reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear bumper temp repair

reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2018 46,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 44,067 miles

All tyre pressures were low, wear to inner and outer edges

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,911 miles

second exhaust support bracket split

Fail 26 May 2016 42,852 miles

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

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

second exhaust support bracket split

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,889 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 41,874 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre underinflated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,546 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,125 miles

reverse lights not working

under of vechile getting rusty exhaust system mainly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,301 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,262 miles

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

n/sf o/s/f cv boots adrift

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,050 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 34,050 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,432 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 May 2008 31,100 miles

all tyres worn on edges & cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 29,018 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,403 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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AJ03 HVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AJ03 HVM, 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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AJ03 HVM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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