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DG02 YFZ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,294 mi
Last recorded121,294 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,294 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by mounting at front (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,456 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer sill corroded to excess. Not within a prescribed area.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer sill corroded to excess. Not within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,415 miles

Engine management lamp lit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 91,210 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management lamp lit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp lit.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,128 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

mil light on

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

mil light on

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,527 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking badly on edge of tread and bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking badly on edge of tread

Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,831 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,827 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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)

n/s & o/s/r tyres showing signs of ageing(perished/cracked)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s & o/s/r tyres showing signs of ageing(perished)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,086 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,086 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s/f tyres showing signs of ageing(perished)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,398 miles

advise front tyres worn & perished

advise rear tyres perished & split

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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DG02 YFZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG02 YFZ, 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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DG02 YFZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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