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RF03 SVW

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,395 mi
Last recorded117,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 SVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 117,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 117,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear sub frame mounting areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 112,674 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear sub frame mounting areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,427 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear ARB drop links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Both rear shock has corrosion to the casing

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside rear row seat missing at time of test

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sub-frame mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower suspension arms ball joints covers (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 104,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear ARB drop links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Both rear shock has corrosion to the casing

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside rear row seat missing at time of test

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sub-frame mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower suspension arms ball joints covers (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 97,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,926 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

slight smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,478 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,296 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 42,324 miles

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 5 Jul 2006 32,207 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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RF03 SVW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF03 SVW, 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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RF03 SVW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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