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RY53 TBZ

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,438 mi
Last recorded79,438 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 TBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 79,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 75,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,968 miles

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

Offside Front tyre some wear on inside edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre some wear on inside edge.

Rear number plate some water damage.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,308 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre some wear on inside edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre some wear on inside edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,126 miles

front brake pads just starting to get low.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,443 miles

oil light up on dash oil level ok.

Pass 8 May 2012 51,690 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 51,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,033 miles

N/S Front tyre sidewall cut but not to excess

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,309 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 22,669 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,606 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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RY53 TBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY53 TBZ, 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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RY53 TBZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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