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AP03 KMZ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,805 mi
Last recorded75,805 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear underside of vehicle corroding

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 52,617 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2023 43,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lightly rusty around both rear suspension mountings.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 36,928 miles

Front Anti roll bar link bushes worn/deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti roll bar link bushes worn/deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has been kerbed on outer sidewall.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small cracks in fuel cap seal.

Pass 30 May 2019 32,210 miles

rear number plate de laminating

Fail 29 May 2019 32,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

rear number plate de laminating

Pass 23 May 2018 32,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 32,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,393 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 29,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,217 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,979 miles

rear tyre wearing on edges

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,089 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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AP03 KMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP03 KMZ, 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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AP03 KMZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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