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AF05 MJV

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,649 mi
Last recorded63,649 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 63,649 miles

underside of vehicle has some surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,077 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 61,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,876 miles

Front down pipe heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread and centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 56,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front down pipe heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread and centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 14 Mar 2022 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid has been repaired in passed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

mid exhaust bracket broken but still suported

Fail 8 Mar 2021 46,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid has been repaired in passed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

mid exhaust bracket broken but still suported

Pass 29 Feb 2020 44,363 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,955 miles

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,266 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,483 miles

Offside wiper arm is set slightly too high,

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,232 miles

all tyres lightly perished

both rear axle bushes starting to detatch

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,448 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 19,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 17,201 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 17,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,974 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 14,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF05 MJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 56,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 MJV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 MJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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