CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF55 MGY

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,436 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear damage to light lens

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,875 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 50,874 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 50,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs pitted

inner sills rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,535 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

front brake discs worn

inner sills rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly misted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 43,883 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly misted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,829 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills slightly rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 35,078 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,258 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 18,258 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Mitsubishi Space Star reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF55 MGY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF55 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF55 MGY?

You can check the full history of BF55 MGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF55 MGY registered?

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

Is BF55 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 MGY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF55 MGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF55 MGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.