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BG52 TUA

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,665 mi
Last recorded146,665 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 TUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,665 miles

1 x front exhaust bracket broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front balljoint boot damaged

Offside Rear handbrake quadrant not returned

Offside Rear tyre cracked/wearing inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroding/blowing in areas/thin in areas

front and rear number plates deteriating

Fail 22 Nov 2021 146,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 x front exhaust bracket broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriating

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front balljoint boot damaged

Offside Rear handbrake quadrant not returned

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres cracked/wearing inner edge

exhaust system corroding/blowing in areas/thin in areas

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,293 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 140,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,160 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))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 114,832 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 114,826 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,725 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,863 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 38,863 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,731 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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BG52 TUA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG52 TUA, 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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BG52 TUA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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