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AJ53 FHO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,513 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,185 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,397 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,945 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

the w/washer jets are slightly misalined

Fail 24 Apr 2014 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

the w/washer jets are slightly misalined

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/loose

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,214 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,157 miles

o/s/f wiper blade is split

Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,581 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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AJ53 FHO 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 72.2%.

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 AJ53 FHO, 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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AJ53 FHO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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