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ET51 RVF

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,877 mi
Last recorded123,877 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 RVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,877 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,804 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,631 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 112,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,375 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,195 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)

rear tyres showing age

Fail 28 Apr 2017 91,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

rear tyres showing age

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 82,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 72,427 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2013 61,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2012 49,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,908 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2010 36,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,023 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,158 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 24,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,593 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?

Based on 151,903 MOT tests across 18,779 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,238
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
18,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,795
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,161
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,134
Stop lamp not working 7,882
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,067
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ET51 RVF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 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 Wagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET51 RVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET51 RVF registered?

ET51 RVF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for ET51 RVF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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