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Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,834 cc

LD53 CAEMOT history

LD53 CAE is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Space Star first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
93,467 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Space Star
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 CAE was last recorded at 93,467 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,895 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,467 miles
  • 2024 – 90,895 miles
  • 2023 – 87,554 miles
  • 2022 – 84,797 miles
  • 2021 – 84,371 miles
  • 2020 – 83,576 miles
  • 2019 – 81,676 miles
  • 2018 – 77,325 miles
  • 2017 – 72,068 miles
  • 2016 – 64,828 miles
  • 2015 – 58,498 miles
  • 2014 – 53,203 miles
  • 2013 – 47,267 miles
  • 2012 – 44,065 miles
  • 2011 – 38,531 miles
  • 2010 – 35,893 miles
  • 2009 – 32,448 miles
  • 2008 – 26,124 miles
  • 2006 – 19,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,467 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and the offside front tyre has signs of perishing.
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs have signs of surface corrosion.
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Both rear inner seals at drain holes corroded but not structural at present time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front brake discs shows signs of redness in colour as if it may have over heated at some point. Wheel rotating freely and not binding at present time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • BOTH headlights tarnished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,467 miles (+2,572)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    521639208147
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges and the offside front tyre has signs of perishing.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs have signs of surface corrosion.
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,895 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    363218266672
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber damaged

  3. Fail90,895 miles (+3,341)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    404539090938
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber damaged

  4. Pass87,554 miles (+2,757)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    742585185104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps tarnished. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill panel has surface corrosion.

  5. Pass84,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    152886382506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,797 miles (+426)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    965494057661
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass84,371 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    824930889467
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner seals at drain holes corroded but not structural at present time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake discs shows signs of redness in colour as if it may have over heated at some point. Wheel rotating freely and not binding at present time of test.

  8. Fail84,371 miles (+795)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    556395379567
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside rear side when stop light applied (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner seals at drain holes corroded but not structural at present time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake discs shows signs of redness in colour as if it may have over heated at some point. Wheel rotating freely and not binding at present time of test.

  9. Pass83,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    722047856502
    • AdvisoryBOTH headlights tarnished

  10. Fail83,576 miles (+1,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    848976863984
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights tarnished (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass81,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    594835294665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,676 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    296748185349
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass77,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,325 miles
    Test number
    173163966097
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights tarnished

  14. Fail77,325 miles (+5,257)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,325 miles
    Test number
    414485602589
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights tarnished

  15. Pass72,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    488764713398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,068 miles (+7,240)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    438502808576
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass64,828 miles (+6,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    760216272441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,498 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    804367466277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,203 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    389544724253
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass53,203 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    395014424406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,267 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    369526603246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass47,267 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    537316203215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    169413532208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,065 miles (+5,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    928153832258
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  25. Pass38,531 miles (+2,638)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,531 miles
    Test number
    245768661175
    • NoteGeneral underbody surface rust
    • NoteSlight handbrake travel
    • NoteSlight knock and play in steering

  26. Pass35,893 miles (+3,445)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,893 miles
    Test number
    994702370133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll discss slightly worn & pitted
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteStickers in screen not quite 40mm in swept area wiper smear slightly

  27. Pass32,448 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,448 miles
    Test number
    100342779438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,124 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,124 miles
    Test number
    273904828076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,121 miles (+7,108)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    153939408057
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass19,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,013 miles
    Test number
    392814486247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CAE

Does LD53 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 CAE expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CAE?
The MOT on LD53 CAE expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 CAE done?
LD53 CAE was recorded at 93,467 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has LD53 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CAE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 CAE find?
LD53 CAE failed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill., and 5 more.

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