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DF02 USP

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 USP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 92,345 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Front Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper siezed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper siezed

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 89,520 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2017 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn heavily on inner and outer edges

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,588 miles

Advise offside front wiper blade split

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 81,710 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has damage to outside sidewall and is heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 77,298 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 May 2014 77,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 May 2013 72,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 66,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,404 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 54,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 47,639 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight crackes

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight crackes

Pass 9 May 2008 39,687 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 33,047 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 33,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,250 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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DF02 USP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DF02 USP, 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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DF02 USP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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