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AY53 LCC

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,825 mi
Last recorded138,825 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 138,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1. subframe/lower arm mounting point 2. suspension strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 135,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 130,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,714 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 126,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 122,141 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 122,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 116,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,865 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,949 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,551 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,376 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2007 37,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,088 miles

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

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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AY53 LCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AY53 LCC, 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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AY53 LCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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