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BO51 GXA

2001 Mitsubishi Space Star

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,290 mi
Last recorded90,290 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star65,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 GXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Star
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 90,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch high on operation

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 71,380 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,613 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,757 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 58,757 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)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,959 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,959 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,665 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,273 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,340 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,830 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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BO51 GXA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,032 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 BO51 GXA, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Star is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BO51 GXA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Space Star, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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