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EK55 YLZ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,622 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,963 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 116,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 114,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF / OSF / and OSR Tyres have heavy inner and outer tread wear and although they have met MOT requirements are in my opinion a hazard due to the extreem wear at the tread to sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF / OSF / and OSR Tyres have heavy inner and outer tread wear and although they have met MOT requirements are in my opinion a hazard due to the extreem wear at the tread to sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,916 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,161 miles

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

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

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 YLZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK55 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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