2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Space Star MOT pass rate and common faults

291 MOT tests in 2024. 45.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time45.7%
Failed or needed repairs54.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.8%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes39.2%
  2. Suspension37.8%
  3. Lights & electrics35.4%
  4. Body & chassis18.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.8%
  6. Steering12.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  8. Tyres9.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star?

In 2024, 45.7% of 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star cars passed their MOT first time, across 291 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).