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FG05 OWH

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star56,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OWH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 127,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,788 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 121,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 118,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,329 miles

Front headlights slightly frosted

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount snapped by fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlights slightly frosted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 110,017 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low reading no lock out (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 105,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 105,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service brake and park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective locked up (5.2.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,343 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,289 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog light switch

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,863 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,740 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 14 Apr 2012 59,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 50,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,349 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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FG05 OWH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FG05 OWH, 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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FG05 OWH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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