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AX51 ASZ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,091 mi
Last recorded58,091 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 ASZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 58,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,523 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,888 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,786 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,884 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,773 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,856 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,410 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,150 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,597 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,319 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

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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AX51 ASZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AX51 ASZ, 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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What year was AX51 ASZ registered?

AX51 ASZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AX51 ASZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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