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AP53 ORJ

2004 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star60,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ORJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 136,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 127,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F brake flexi hose insecure.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F brake flexi hose insecure.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,703 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,879 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,876 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,018 miles

Oil leak from turbo

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,166 miles

Offside rear tyre near legal limit. †

Slight oil leak (Rear of sump)

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 ORJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 60,547 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 AP53 ORJ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 ORJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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