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RJ53 OWM

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,798 mi
Last recorded127,798 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 127,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2014 127,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 117,632 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 117,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S Rear brake binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,276 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,443 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing

rear number plate heavily water damaged close to limit

suspension rubbers age cracking and splitting

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,443 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing

rear number plate heavily water damaged close to limit

suspension rubbers age cracking and splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,029 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts and wear on rear tyres

rear number plate in poor condition

smearing on front wiper blades

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,866 miles

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

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

water damage to rear no. plate

Fail 26 Sep 2007 40,866 miles

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

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

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

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

water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,272 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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RJ53 OWM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ53 OWM, 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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RJ53 OWM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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