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AE02 JXW

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 JXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,012 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,529 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,501 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 72,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 72,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 62,799 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 62,799 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Note slight coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2015 51,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,738 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)

Pass 29 May 2014 51,631 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 51,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 51,229 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 50,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,753 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 45,753 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 41,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,709 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,726 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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AE02 JXW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,473 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 AE02 JXW, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 JXW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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