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DG05 EPJ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 64,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 62,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 61,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,461 miles

Nearside Rear has nail in

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,708 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,162 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,458 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,464 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,126 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,968 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2012 21,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2011 19,011 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 19,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,011 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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DG05 EPJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG05 EPJ, 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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DG05 EPJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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