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DG55 UOJ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 UOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 99,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,937 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back left & right (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear child seats fitted ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,863 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,482 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,748 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight splitting between treads.

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,748 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight splitting between treads.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,194 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bth rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,194 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bth rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,133 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 65,133 miles

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

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

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

minor damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,601 miles

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 25 Sep 2013 57,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

o/s/r tyre splits between treads but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

o/s/r tyre splits between treads but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,323 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 37,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,992 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,468 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on sidewall

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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DG55 UOJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DG55 UOJ, 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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DG55 UOJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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