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AJ53 FHW

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,761 mi
Last recorded131,761 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills slighty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 111,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 87,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,932 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,921 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,257 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 FHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FHW, 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 AJ53 FHW registered?

AJ53 FHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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