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DF05 EFG

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,681 mi
Last recorded60,681 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 60,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sills and axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 59,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 56,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 56,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,410 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,387 miles

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

oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

osr trailing arm bush starting to split

osr trailing arm bush starting to split

Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

osr trailing arm bush starting to split

osr trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,395 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,381 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,563 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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DF05 EFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF05 EFG, 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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DF05 EFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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