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DE05 DFK

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to split

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps lenses dull

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted limiting visual inspection

sill covers fitted limiting visual inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2019 116,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to split

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps lenses dull

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted limiting visual inspection

sill covers fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,467 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and floors

Fail 28 Nov 2018 110,442 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and floors

Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,170 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2016 99,170 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

engine management light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,334 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)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,373 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,150 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,737 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,684 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 49,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,023 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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DE05 DFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE05 DFK, 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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DE05 DFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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