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FG51 BCV

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,061 mi
Last recorded84,061 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,870 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,862 miles

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

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

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

eml lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

All brake discs front and rear heavily pitted.

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer connecting flange heavily corroded, but not leaking at present.

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 766,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 76,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2009 71,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 65,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2007 59,843 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 59,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 41,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 41,401 miles

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

All other tyres the inner edge is worn bad but has not failed

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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FG51 BCV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FG51 BCV, 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 FG51 BCV registered?

FG51 BCV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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