2004 Mitsubishi Space Star · 2,066 MOT tests
2004 Mitsubishi Space Star reliability
2004 Mitsubishi Space Stars fail 56.3% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Space Star years (2,066 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Space Stars: 55%)
- 56.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Space Stars: 55%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 84,649
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,066
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.3% of tests fail here (158% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star
Fail rate by area
- Suspension31.6%
- Lights and electrics24.1%
- Brakes23.7%
- Body, chassis and structure17.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Steering9.3%
- Tyres8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 11.76%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.55%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.34%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.31%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (10.07%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star reliable?
2004 Mitsubishi Space Stars fail 56.3% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Space Star years (2,066 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (11.76% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.55% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Mitsubishi Space Star shows 84,649 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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