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PJ53 AMU

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 AMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 105,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 88,620 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 88,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Buff & Polish required (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement New links fitted require tightening up to illuminate slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 78,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch not perforated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch not perforated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre has small lump inner sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre very badly perished/cracks outer sidewall

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Offside Front top suspension turret corrsion

Offside Front tyre worn very badly inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread worn inner edge

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,702 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,702 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,413 miles

1 out of the 4 bulbs in centre brake light inop

age cracks in both rear tyres

fuel tank filler neck rusty

screw in outer tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,042 miles

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,379 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,379 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,746 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,462 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,462 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,268 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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PJ53 AMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 PJ53 AMU, 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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PJ53 AMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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