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L43 WEW

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

212,200 mi
Last recorded212,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 WEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 212,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 212,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 212,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 212,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 212,200 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nsf osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top shock absorber bush worn perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working motor slow stop mid way (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring detached and streched (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower swing arm where coil springs house nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsf osf corroded due to long standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed obscuring inspection of suspension bushs

Front indicator stork loose

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 Mar 2021 212,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 210,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 206,075 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner body holed with corrosion outwith a prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2017 203,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 196,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

play inner rack joint

Pass 10 Feb 2015 191,167 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear diff leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 191,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 187,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

faulty light switch front

Fail 6 Nov 2013 187,709 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

faulty light switch front

Pass 23 Oct 2012 185,762 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 185,762 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 177,918 miles

o/s and n/s inner drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 177,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 169,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 163,529 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight wear in n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 162,827 miles

front number plate split but secure

nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2008 162,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate split but secure

nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2007 156,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 156,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 143,856 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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L43 WEW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L43 WEW, 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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L43 WEW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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