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EK52 XEX

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,650 mi
Last recorded145,650 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 XEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 145,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 135,563 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 135,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 125,702 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 106,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,470 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,454 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 62,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,042 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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EK52 XEX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK52 XEX, 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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What year was EK52 XEX registered?

EK52 XEX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EK52 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 XEX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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