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BW02 RJZ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 RJZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2021 80,027 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 79,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking but still effective

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper secure but slightly loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 77,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,608 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 25 Aug 2018 74,551 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 74,551 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,187 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,719 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,139 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,811 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,995 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 RJZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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