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AJ55 VAM

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,881 mi
Last recorded88,881 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 88,881 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Deteriorated But Not Reducing The Output Of The Light (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 82,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 73,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 66,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 57,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 48,782 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2013 48,782 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,525 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2010 35,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 35,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,699 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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AJ55 VAM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ55 VAM, 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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AJ55 VAM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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