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FE51 MXU

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 MXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

fluid leak around gear box

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and is perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

fluid leak around gear box

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and is perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,308 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

engine fault light is on

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn

lots of handbrake travel

nearside rackend ball joint has slight play

rear discs poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2010 73,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

engine fault light is on

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn

lots of handbrake travel

nearside rackend ball joint has slight play

rear discs poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,755 miles

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

both front springs corroded

n/s/rear tyre 3000 miles

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,225 miles

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

n/s cv boot in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,778 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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FE51 MXU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 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 FE51 MXU, 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 25 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 FE51 MXU registered?

FE51 MXU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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