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AE52 DBX

2002 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star63,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 134,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,304 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Mid section exhaust hanger support missing but system still supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Mid section exhaust hanger support missing but system still supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 110,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,869 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 96,863 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,880 miles

eml on

n/s front backing plate rusting

oil filter rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,880 miles

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

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

eml on

n/s front backing plate rusting

oil filter rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2013 82,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

eml light on

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,110 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

heatshield around front exhaust insecure

nsr tyre outside edge on the legal limit

rear exhaust bracket broken

steel wheel fitted to osr

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

heatshield around front exhaust insecure

nsr tyre outside edge on the legal limit

rear exhaust bracket broken

steel wheel fitted to osr

Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,981 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,046 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,076 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,613 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 52,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,352 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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AE52 DBX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE52 DBX, 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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AE52 DBX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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