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PJ53 HVT

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Green Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,693 mi
Last recorded71,693 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,693 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside And outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,286 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,985 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2017 47,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2015 42,634 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,174 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 37,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,457 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 35,283 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 30,222 miles

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

approx 3mm left on front brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,938 miles

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

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

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,861 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 HVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Green with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ53 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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