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EK55 HYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 103,112 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,387 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,387 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres tread worn on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear uneavenly on the inner edge / has some perishing

offside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres tread worn on the inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear uneavenly on the inner edge / has some perishing

offside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,703 miles

both front tyres tread worn on the inner edges /inner side walls have large perrishing splits

offside rear tyre tread worn uneavenly on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,453 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 23,453 miles

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

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

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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EK55 HYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK55 HYJ, 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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What year was EK55 HYJ registered?

EK55 HYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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