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DV52 DGF

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on pre 2003

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,805 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON - PRE JULY 2003

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI JOINS (1.1.11 (c))

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON - PRE JULY 2003

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI JOINS (1.1.11 (c))

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - ALSO WEARING ON INNER EDGE BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 100,676 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,833 miles

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

corrosion all underbody araes

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,832 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion all underbody araes

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,212 miles

clunking to n/s front suspension

Fail 16 Feb 2017 91,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working on all the time (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clunking to n/s front suspension

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,430 miles

engine management light on

slight uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,664 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp bulb not matching n/s

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,045 miles

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

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

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

both headlight beam pattern slightly faint

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly perished (age cracks)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly perished (age cracks)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,498 miles

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,498 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,216 miles

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

management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,518 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 64,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,731 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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DV52 DGF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV52 DGF, 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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DV52 DGF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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