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AV52 SJU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 SJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 112,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,743 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,302 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 103,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 99,872 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 99,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,944 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,703 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,246 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,765 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,484 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 41,484 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 34,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,764 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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AV52 SJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV52 SJU, 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 AV52 SJU registered?

AV52 SJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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