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BJ53 HVT

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon75,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill small hole, but not load bearing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,527 miles

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

Rear fuel filler neck pipes rusty but no leaks

Rear seats missing at the time of test

front number plate damaged but readable

Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end missing locking device (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear fuel filler neck pipes rusty but no leaks

Rear seats missing at the time of test

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,700 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre stepped

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre stepped

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,835 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,733 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,734 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,548 miles

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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BJ53 HVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ53 HVT, 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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BJ53 HVT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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