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L223 YCV

2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests36 (16 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

187,558 mi
Last recorded187,558 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear133,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 YCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 20 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 187,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2026 187,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 187,551 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mount area,not continously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner and outer sills,various holes/corrosion,not in prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner and outer sills various holes/corrosion,not in prescribed areas

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 187,545 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner and outer sills,various holes/corrosion,not in prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner and outer sills various holes/corrosion,not in prescribed areas

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 187,518 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sill holed /corroded ,not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sill holed /corroded ,not in prescribed area

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed, covering many patched weld repairs, unable to assess quality of repairs

Fail 13 Aug 2024 187,389 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill holed /corroded,not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill holed/corroded,not in prescribed area

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed,covering many patched weld repairs,unable to assess quality of repairs

Pass 2 Aug 2023 187,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jul 2023 187,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper trailing arm mount/bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper trailing arm mount/bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached x1 ball joint securing bolt missing and other 3 loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2022 186,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two on axal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 186,861 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassie (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two on axal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 186,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn not fully secured (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ball joints split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired fibre glass is not an acceptable repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of beam axle and rear of beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety transmission (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of welding repairs, unable to ascertain quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 14 Dec 2018 182,799 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 182,702 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassie to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 17,845 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2017 178,465 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 173,008 miles

Oil leak engine has a oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 172,923 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis has two holes (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine has a oil leak.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 165,606 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 165,849 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 158,123 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 158,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 157,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn edges

surface corrosion/suspension/front subframe/chassis

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 152,882 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 152,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 145,332 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 145,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 136,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front no.plate cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 136,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front no.plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 129,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 129,346 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 121,943 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing,both track rod end boots split

Fail 13 Feb 2009 121,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing,both track rod end boots split

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,194 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 116,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 108,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 98,013 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Space Gear?

Based on 3,228 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 182
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
fog lamp not working 173
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 123
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L223 YCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 133,545 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 Gear fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L223 YCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Space Gear typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L223 YCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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