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RK02 ECW

2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon82,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 ECW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 96,930 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 96,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,264 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all underside of vehicle floors,suspension,brake pipes corroded and covered with underseal

Fail 18 Feb 2025 92,254 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside, floors ,brake pipes,suspension components and sub frames corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,007 miles

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed

all suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Mar 2024 84,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed

all suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel/wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,521 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,497 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components, and front cross member

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.( slight corrosion) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,099 miles

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

rear of rear seat belts not tested

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,922 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all suspension and brake components,and most underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,847 miles

corrosion on underside components including exhaust and suspension

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,774 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on most underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,774 miles

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

surface corrosion on most underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,549 miles

corrosion on all suspension & brake components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,549 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on all suspension & brake components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,423 miles

corrsion starting on all major suspension; brakes; subframe & exhaust components

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,213 miles

surface corrosion on all parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion starting on suspension and brake parts

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,919 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 41,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,146 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,105 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,105 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RK02 ECW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RK02 ECW, 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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RK02 ECW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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