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LW52 DCX

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 DCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,118 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,623 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,620 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on minimum depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 122,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on minimum depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,451 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 114,451 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 105,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,869 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 96,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both windscreen wipers clearing screen poorly

Nearside front outer side light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,005 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit treads worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 50,005 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 31,431 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)

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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LW52 DCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LW52 DCX, 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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LW52 DCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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