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W503 MBU

2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Red Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

165,987 mi
Last recorded165,987 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon88,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 165,987 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 159,119 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads worn discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 159,119 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads worn discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 159,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre close to minimum requirements

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 148,922 miles

steering arms have slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2010 148,922 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering arms have slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2009 148,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 144,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 5 Jan 2008 144,111 miles

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

Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Jan 2007 142,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 140,958 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 140,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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W503 MBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Red with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 88,928 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 W503 MBU, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W503 MBU registered?

W503 MBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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