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HY03 XEJ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,275 mi
Last recorded119,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,275 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 119,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,835 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer chassis badly corroded and weak

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,911 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,211 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust corroded

sills and rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust corroded

sills and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,509 miles

exhaust corroded

rear roll bar bushes perished

Fail 15 Mar 2022 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear roll bar bushes perished

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,162 miles

anti-roll bar bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,102 miles

exhaust rutsy

metal fuel pipes rusty

rear roll bar bushes perished

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,905 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,369 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,166 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,358 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,586 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of treads

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,347 miles

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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HY03 XEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HY03 XEJ, 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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HY03 XEJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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