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AP53 FWT

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 83,131 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 83,131 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 80,204 miles

EML on

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

steering heavy

Fail 2 May 2018 80,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

EML on

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

steering heavy

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,115 miles

EML on

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,112 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

EML on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 67,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight lift in rear tyres

Fail 6 May 2015 67,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight lift in rear tyres

Pass 1 May 2014 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 3 May 2013 58,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,296 miles

2nd from front exhaust mounting bracket breaking away and both middle brackets broken but system still supported

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,791 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket almost broke.

front tyres wearing down the inner edges

middle exhaust brakets both broken. exhaust still secure

o/s/f suspension top mount notchy when turned.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,505 miles

noise from off side front top strutt bearing

off side front outer cv boot clip catching on hub

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 32,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,894 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,365 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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AP53 FWT 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 58.3%.

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 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 AP53 FWT, 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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AP53 FWT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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