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EA02 TCV

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,158 mi
Last recorded136,158 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 TCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 136,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 130,939 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 127,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 100,676 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,989 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/rear linl (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/rear link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/rear linl (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/rear link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,899 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,899 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,907 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 133,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,896 miles

o/s/rear tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,875 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 17,704 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 7 Aug 2006 14,008 miles

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

nsr tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 21 Jul 2005 10,473 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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EA02 TCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EA02 TCV, 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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EA02 TCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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