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M557 COT

2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear136,268 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 COT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Gear
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2022 121,398 miles

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

under side rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2021 115,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

underside rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2019 112,716 miles

under side rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,775 miles

outer sills getting weak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 107,908 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,888 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 88,853 miles

Front Lower Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,125 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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M557 COT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 136,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M557 COT, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Gear is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M557 COT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Gear, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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