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EJ05 MFE

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,633 mi
Last recorded145,633 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 145,560 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and other edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,785 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak from back of engine

Crash damage to car

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe HEAVILY corroded around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe HEAVILY corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak from oil pressure

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack damp

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 126,257 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,694 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 101,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 92,428 miles

front tyres edges wearing

n/s/f track rod end dust cover perishing

o/s/f outer cv gator perishing

o/s/r brake performance low

rear fog lamp switch sticks

rear tyres starting to crack

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2017 87,487 miles

fog lamp switch is sticking

Pass 10 May 2016 82,864 miles

rear fog lamp switch sticking

Pass 13 May 2015 78,951 miles

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

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

fog warning switch sticking

Fail 13 May 2015 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

fog warning switch sticking

Pass 15 May 2014 73,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 73,119 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 66,376 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2012 59,592 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,501 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 13 May 2010 39,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,942 miles

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

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

offside front tyre just on limit

windscreen wipers split

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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EJ05 MFE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ05 MFE, 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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EJ05 MFE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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