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OU02 ESV

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,504 mi
Last recorded246,504 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 ESV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 246,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 239,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 231,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 224,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 218,502 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 218,498 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 212,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 202,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 192,052 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 178,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 165,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 154,145 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2015 154,145 miles

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outer edges

offside rfear tyre spltting in tread, also has a nail in tread

Fail 2 Oct 2014 143,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outer edges

offside rfear tyre spltting in tread, also has a nail in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 117,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to drivers side rear unable to carry out check on seat belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 117,475 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to drivers side rear unable to carry out check on seat belt

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,091 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,908 miles

surface corrosion to all brake discs(vehicle been stood)

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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OU02 ESV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OU02 ESV, 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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OU02 ESV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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