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GF02 YFV

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear inner sills corroded

centre rear seatbelt not tested due to no access to stalk

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2018 79,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear inner sills corroded

centre rear seatbelt not tested due to no access to stalk

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,798 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 69,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort DUE TO BRAKE FLEX HOSE LEAKED DURING R/R TESTING (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,972 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 55,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,930 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,421 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,528 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 13,586 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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GF02 YFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 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 GF02 YFV, 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 24 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 GF02 YFV registered?

GF02 YFV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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