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YV51 MZF

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,519 mi
Last recorded97,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 MZF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,519 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 97,509 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills + ARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,963 miles

Both rear archs corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,246 miles

Exhaust bracket no longer attached but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,116 miles

near side rear + off side rear top suspension arms inner bushes deterioratad

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,901 miles

both rear inner + outer sills corroded

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,374 miles

damp around o/s/f suspension leg area

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,809 miles

fault with rear fog light switch

Fail 16 Jan 2020 90,807 miles

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

fault with rear fog light switch

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,580 miles

o/s/f brake back plate corroded away

Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake back plate corroded away

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,573 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

signs of deterioration (cracking) on all 4 tyres walls

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,706 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,704 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure both fronts (3.6.B.3)

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake hose (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r reg plate bulb faded

both front indicators bulbs faded

clutch slipping

n/s light aim adjusted too high

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 73,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,570 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 61,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,761 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Star?

Based on 269,279 MOT tests across 17,425 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,693
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
17,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,118
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 9,055
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,608
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,144
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,171
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YV51 MZF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 MZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Star typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YV51 MZF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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