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OW52 APY

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

127,524 mi
Last recorded127,524 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 APY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 127,524 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,128 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 121,128 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

nearside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2021 116,531 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

nearside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,679 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 110,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML light on

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,830 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

eml light on

Fail 12 Oct 2019 104,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

eml light on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,984 miles

Far rear seats not in use seat belts not fully inspected

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,984 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Far rear seats not in use seat belts not fully inspected

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,985 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)

Tyre size 205/65 R15H

Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,854 miles

roughness on offside front top strut bearing - requires attention

Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

roughness on offside front top strut bearing - requires attention

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,997 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,325 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,726 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,123 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,123 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,343 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 30,594 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OW52 APY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 OW52 APY, 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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OW52 APY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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