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AX53 EFD

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,170 mi
Last recorded118,170 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,170 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 118,170 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,783 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 111,781 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,185 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,909 miles

rear axle bushes debonding

Fail 17 Feb 2023 103,909 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle bushes debonding

Fail 30 Jan 2023 103,909 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just squeeking (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle bushes debonding

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes starting to debond

Fail 25 Jan 2022 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear axle bushes starting to debond

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 85,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes noisey

Fail 12 Dec 2019 85,737 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 69,947 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes debonding

Front brake discs have ridges on inner face

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

exhaust flange corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2017 69,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 hangers (7.1.1)

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

Front brake discs have ridges on inner face

Rear trailing arm bushes debonding

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

exhaust flange corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,713 miles

REAR PADS ALITTLE LOW

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,457 miles

Engine light on

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,659 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,648 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,648 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,612 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,267 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 42,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,067 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,624 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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AX53 EFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX53 EFD, 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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AX53 EFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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