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EX55 VDR

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

231,689 mi
Last recorded231,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VDR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 231,689 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody Covered In Undeseal

Fail 27 Jun 2026 231,689 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody Covered In Undeseal

Pass 27 Jun 2025 216,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2025 216,838 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2024 210,685 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered in under seal

Pass 16 May 2023 195,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 179,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 164,204 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear, front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 153,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 152,952 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,971 miles

Both front and OSR springs corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 148,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 147,264 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 145,457 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on the inside shoulders

Fail 18 Dec 2014 143,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,205 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog light missing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,264 miles

Offside front fog light missing

Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front fog light missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,401 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,217 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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EX55 VDR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX55 VDR, 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 EX55 VDR registered?

EX55 VDR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 VDR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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