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DE55 MLX

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,519 mi
Last recorded49,519 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,519 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,768 miles

near/side front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split

off/side front brake hose loose

Fail 3 Dec 2019 46,767 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

near/side front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split

off/side front brake hose loose

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,267 miles

off/side front brake hose mounting loose

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

off/side front brake hose mounting loose

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,739 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,925 miles

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,400 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 20,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,601 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,145 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer side of tread.

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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DE55 MLX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE55 MLX, 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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DE55 MLX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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