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EF51 TCX

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 TCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end ( covers fitted ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end ( covers fitted ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,146 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test ...

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,625 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 91,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD 45 (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,135 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,138 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 79,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,691 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,424 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,904 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 64,904 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,538 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,743 miles

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,743 miles

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

Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,998 miles

Both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,448 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,751 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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EF51 TCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF51 TCX, 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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EF51 TCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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