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AM52 BMO

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 151,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 151,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 142,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

gearbox leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

engine oil level low

gearbox leak

no brake test due to hose leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heatshield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2015 129,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heatshield loose

sump badly corroded and wet with oil

Pass 30 Jan 2014 114,032 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 114,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,151 miles

Noise from brakes when reversing, Pads?

O/S Headlamp misted up, image poor

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,816 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,808 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

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

Rear discs corroding.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,805 miles

advise: knock/play felt from o/s/f poss ball joint or roll bar link? but should be investigated further.

advise: rear discs corroding.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,805 miles

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

advise: knock/play felt from o/s/f poss ball joint or roll bar link? but should be investigated further.

advise: rear discs corroding.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 60,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,749 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,770 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 38,770 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,397 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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AM52 BMO 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 60%.

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 AM52 BMO, 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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AM52 BMO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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