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LM52 EBJ

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,386 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion at rear of the car

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,818 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads low

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,816 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread. 205/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread. 205/65/r15-95h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,942 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Long travel parking brake

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,994 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres in poor condition, Side walls split and perished

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,959 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres in poor condition, Side walls split and perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear gear box mount in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge) (also cracked and split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge )(also cracked and split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rear gear box mount in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,144 miles

NSF tyre wearing low on inner edge (stepped tread depth)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NSF tyre wearing low on inner edge (stepped tread depth)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,594 miles

both headlight lenses are cloudy which is starting to affect the headlight aim/output

both rear inner wheel arches have evidence of possible tyre contact. They are also starting to corrode

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing more on its inner tread area. The offside front tyre is cracking in the tread area

nearside windowscreen wiper blade and rear wiper blade are split

spare tyre is worn on its inner tread area and also deflated

Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlight lenses are cloudy which is starting to affect the headlight aim/output

both rear inner wheel arches have evidence of possible tyre contact. They are also starting to corrode

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing more on its inner tread area. The offside front tyre is cracking in the tread area

nearside windowscreen wiper blade and rear wiper blade are split

spare tyre is worn on its inner tread area and also deflated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,071 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,715 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 22 Nov 2012 44,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,058 miles

engine management light on

n/s wiper split on ends

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s wiper split on ends

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,204 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine managment light staying on

Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,204 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine managment light staying on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,431 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,238 miles

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)

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

all four tyre valves starting to perish

Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,238 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyre valves starting to perish

Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,914 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 15,707 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 15,707 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LM52 EBJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 82,566 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 LM52 EBJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM52 EBJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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