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WX53 GWL

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,280 mi
Last recorded112,280 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 GWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower engine mount prescribed are excessively corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 102,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer sill corroded and damaged

Offside Front tyre inner side wall perished

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine light on

engine sump corroded

inner sills corroded

minor scratches to windscreen but drivers view ok

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in one spot but not out of shape at present

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,829 miles

EML light on

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage and corrosion on nearside body sill

Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside link lower mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML light on

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage and corrosion on nearside body sill

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,782 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,674 miles

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,674 miles

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,037 miles

Centre / Rear exhaust joint corroded

Engine coolant staining around bottom of radiator

Engine sump corroded

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre / Rear exhaust joint corroded

Engine coolant staining around bottom of radiator

Engine sump corroded

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake disc,inner surfaces worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,704 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,656 miles

front sub frame getting rusty.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 31,656 miles

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

front sub frame getting rusty.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 pads getting low

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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WX53 GWL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WX53 GWL, 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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WX53 GWL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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