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RG53 FVJ

2005 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,674 mi
Last recorded137,674 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Space Wagon121,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSpace Wagon
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 137,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and devoid tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and devoid tread inner edge and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

cant check rear seat belt in boot

underside corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 137,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and devoid tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and devoid tread inner edge and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

cant check rear seat belt in boot

underside corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,159 miles

Rear both tyres bald inner edge

exhaust corroding

fuel filler pipe corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2016 131,079 miles

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

Rear both tyres bald inner edge

exhaust corroding

fuel filler pipe corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,833 miles

Rear fuel neck corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 125,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipe corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

engine sump corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 96,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,453 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,992 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RG53 FVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Wagon in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Space Wagon models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,052 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 RG53 FVJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Space Wagon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RG53 FVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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