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AV55 EXM

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlights present poor image

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease

Various underside corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlights present poor image

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease

Various underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,933 miles

Both front headlights present poor image

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSR and middle seat belt security couldn't be tested due to personal items on seats

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 82,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill is gone (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlights present poor image

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSR and middle seat belt security couldn't be tested due to personal items on seats

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,837 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Various underside body sprayed could not test testable item

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,176 miles

slight blow front exhaust

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2023 78,176 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight blow front exhaust

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,166 miles

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

various underside corroded.

Pass 31 Dec 2020 73,557 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 31 Dec 2020 73,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 1 Feb 2020 70,972 miles

*** o/s cv boot split not leaking grease ***

both front brake flexi hoses perished

different wheel n/s/r

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low tread

poor image both headlights

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2020 70,972 miles

*** o/s cv boot split not leaking grease ***

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

different wheel n/s/r

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low tread

poor image both headlights

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,056 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 61,234 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,880 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe at rear badly corroded

rear registation plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,990 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,296 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,624 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 23,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,087 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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AV55 EXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV55 EXM, 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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AV55 EXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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