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BF55 MGJ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,855 mi
Last recorded54,855 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

front pipe flexi exhaust outer braiding deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,855 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to legal limit unable to measure thickness at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

front pipe flexi exhaust outer braiding deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,610 miles

exhaust flexi outer braiding deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 48,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken but others present and exhaust secure

exhaust flexi outer braiding deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,413 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 43,411 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,888 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 36,887 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,086 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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BF55 MGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF55 MGJ, 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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BF55 MGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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