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EA05 HDC

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,047 mi
Last recorded75,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 75,047 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE BULB OR FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

BRAKE FLUID DISCOLOURED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,261 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 72,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Knocking from suspension but no fault found so will need monitoring

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,049 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two centre brackets for exhaust broken off but exhaust system is still supported

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,298 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,298 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,350 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2010 20,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,593 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blades split but not affecting dri vers view

n/s/r tyre has small cut to outter sidewall

nsr of vehicle has had a previous body repair

o/s/f tyre starting to perish(crack)

rear of vehcle has a previous body repair

Fail 18 Sep 2008 13,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front wiper blades split but not affecting dri vers view

n/s/r tyre has small cut to outter sidewall

nsr of vehicle has had a previous body repair

o/s/f tyre starting to perish(crack)

rear of vehcle has a previous body repair

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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EA05 HDC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA05 HDC, 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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EA05 HDC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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