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S493 ADP

2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

774,533 mi
Last recorded774,533 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear136,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 ADP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 774,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise radater lower cross member badly rusted and holed not in probib aera

advise vehicle has alot off surface rusted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 174,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 174,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 171,611 miles

advise been repaired and under sealed

advise slight puff off black smoke when reved up

Fail 18 Mar 2014 171,600 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 169,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 169,580 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 166,044 miles

child seats fitted to rear slight hand brake lever travel

Pass 17 Mar 2011 162,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 154,175 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009
Pass 26 Feb 2008 126,677 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 126,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,924 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 110,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside inner cv gaitor split and leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2006 91,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Gear?

Based on 3,228 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 182
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
fog lamp not working 173
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
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S493 ADP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 136,268 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 Gear fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S493 ADP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Gear typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S493 ADP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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