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AP53 FWZ

2004 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

24,072 mi
Last recorded24,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star60,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FWZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 24,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 21,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 21,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracketcorroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,011 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 14,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,906 miles

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

Offside Front tyre spliting and cracking outer tread/side wall and kerb damage

Offside Rear brake pad getting low

Rear tyres spliting and cracking on treads/side walls

Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,820 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished and splitting /wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres splitting and cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2016 12,820 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and splitting /wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres splitting and cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,355 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Rear tyres cracking and perishing slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2015 12,355 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Rear tyres cracking and perishing slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2014 11,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 11,170 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 10,546 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 10,546 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 9,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,668 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 8,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 7,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 7,579 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,351 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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AP53 FWZ is a 2004 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 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 60,547 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 AP53 FWZ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 FWZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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