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DG03 EWS

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 EWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 93,034 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 93,022 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,980 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,324 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,296 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,672 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,246 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,086 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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DG03 EWS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,299cc 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 DG03 EWS, 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 DG03 EWS registered?

DG03 EWS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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