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AV53 FNF

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 115,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,653 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 112,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,130 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil leak poss filter

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak

center exhaust mount broken

exhaust heavily deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

center exhaust mount broken

exhaust heavily deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,242 miles

front brakes pulse on rollers

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,352 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner

Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,361 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,387 miles

vt32 issued on test no 141976847254 still applies

Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,387 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)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,772 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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AV53 FNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV53 FNF, 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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AV53 FNF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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