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SM03 ONL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,893 mi
Last recorded58,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star62,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ONL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

n/s and o/s sill hard corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2018 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

n/s and o/s sill hard corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc cover deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 50,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake flex insecure

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 50,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake flex insecure

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 41,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 41,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2014 36,486 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

front bumper damaged

front x/member damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front door corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

oil fi;ter corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 36,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system showing corrosion

front bumper damaged

front x/member damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front door corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

oil fi;ter corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 34,577 miles

all 4 brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes showing slight play

front bumper damaged

front x/member damaged

nearside front door corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 May 2013 34,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes showing slight play

front bumper damaged

front x/member damaged

nearside front door corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,621 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

both rear tyre walls cracked

exhaust sytem showing corrosion

nearside front door corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front tyre tread worn

slight wear in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,559 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside front door weak/corroded

nearside front tyre side wall cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,357 miles

oil leak around filter

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak around filter

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,974 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 16,464 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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SM03 ONL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM03 ONL, 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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SM03 ONL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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