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HV53 DVJ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,318 mi
Last recorded67,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 DVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a seepage of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a seepage of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 67,303 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a seepage of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a seepage of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,400 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CENTRE ROW SEAT ()

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SEEPAGE OF GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SEEPAGE OF GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SEEPAGE OF GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SEEPAGE OF GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive RADIATOR COOLER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,353 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 61,349 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,544 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 57,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,307 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 54,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst box outer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,699 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,436 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,169 miles

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 31,257 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,542 miles

handbrake travel high

rear wiperblade split

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?

Based on 151,903 MOT tests across 18,779 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,238
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
18,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,795
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,161
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,134
Stop lamp not working 7,882
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,067
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HV53 DVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Wagon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 DVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV53 DVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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