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AO52 BEJ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,869 mi
Last recorded66,869 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 66,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes have been cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake although passed shows o/s/r may require inspection 152kg n/s 101kg o/s

Fail 13 Apr 2017 66,868 miles

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

Emissions not tested oil pressure warning light on ? (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake although passed shows o/s/r may require inspection 152kg n/s 101kg o/s

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,831 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,831 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads down to metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,603 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,969 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,969 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,948 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,948 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,250 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,250 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 7,033 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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AO52 BEJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 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 AO52 BEJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 BEJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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