2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Mitsubishi Space Star MOT pass rate and common faults

471 MOT tests in 2024. 44.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time44.2%
Failed or needed repairs55.8%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 471 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.0%
  10. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension46.5%
  2. Brakes42.7%
  3. Lights & electrics34.4%
  4. Body & chassis20.0%
  5. Steering10.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  8. Tyres8.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength15.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%

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 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star?

In 2024, 44.2% of 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star cars passed their MOT first time, across 471 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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 suspension.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).