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AK55 LJJ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 97,435 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

left rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing panel corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,289 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,070 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,070 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,108 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,108 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,465 miles

1) N/S/R brake disc corroded 2) Both rear tyres perrished on edge of tread

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,460 miles

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

O/S/R Brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,733 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,733 miles

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

N/S wiper blade has small split at end

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,530 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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AK55 LJJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AK55 LJJ, 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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AK55 LJJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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