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Mitsubishi Space Star reliability by build year

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We've only got 452 MOT tests for Mitsubishi Space Stars built around 2004 (21 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Mitsubishi Space Star built around 2004: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Mitsubishi Space Stars built around 2004 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Mitsubishi Space Star by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mitsubishi Space Star's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Space Star's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

D

DG (1st gen MPV) (1998-2006)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

38.9% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Likely between 34.6% and 43.5%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 452 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Mitsubishi Space Star.

See every build year for the Mitsubishi Space Star

By age

Mitsubishi Space Star fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mitsubishi Space Star ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
9835.7%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
42340.0%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
45238.9%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
21538.1%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
15935.2%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
6841.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 21-year-old Mitsubishi Space Stars

These issues come from 21-year-old Mitsubishi Space Stars, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    28.3%
    Advisory: 172Fail: 56 (25% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    25.9%
    Advisory: 154Fail: 25 (14% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension mounting area corroded, but not seriously

    22.6%
    Advisory: 102Fail: 93 (48% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.4%
    Advisory: 128Fail: 8 (6% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    17.3%
    Advisory: 94Fail: 21 (18% of the times it was found)

Based on 452 MOT tests on 21-year-old Mitsubishi Space Stars, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 21-year-old Mitsubishi Space Stars notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension53%
  2. Suspension + Tyres32%
  3. Lighting + Suspension32%
  4. Brakes + Lighting30%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 325 MOT tests on Mitsubishi Space Star cars built around 2004 (21 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mitsubishi Space Star.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Mitsubishi Space Star recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical

Top concerns

  • Possible incorrect wiring of airbag

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Vauxhall Zafira

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.5%
    Dangerous
    8.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.7%

    Lower fail rate: 33.2%, against 38.9% for the Mitsubishi Space Star, both built around 2004.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,287 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Touran

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.4%
    Dangerous
    10.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    Lower fail rate: 33.3%, against 38.9% for the Mitsubishi Space Star, both built around 2004.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,121 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  3. 3

    Vauxhall Meriva

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    11.2%
    Dangerous
    8.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.8%

    Lower fail rate: 34.9%, against 38.9% for the Mitsubishi Space Star, both built around 2004.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,165 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  4. 4

    Renault Kangoo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.7%

    Lower fail rate: 33.7%, against 38.9% for the Mitsubishi Space Star, both built around 2004.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,912 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2004 (21 years old), the Mitsubishi Space Star across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 452 21-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mitsubishi Space Star ever sold: 1,415 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2004 (21 years old): 452 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.