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BW02 RJV

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,436 mi
Last recorded123,436 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 RJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 105,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 105,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,658 miles

both rear facing panels very rusty

both rear shocks rusty

exhaust very rusty

ns mirror damaged

rear discs rusty

rear no plate faded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,162 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 30,401 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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BW02 RJV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BW02 RJV, 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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BW02 RJV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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