2005 Mitsubishi Space Star 1.9L Diesel · YP05 HBY

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-02 recorded a failure at 93,950 miles, with multiple safety-critical issues. These included a split constant velocity boot on the offside front drive shaft, which allows dirt ingress and risks drivetrain failure; underinflated tyres across all four corners, increasing accident risk; and distorted nearside front and rear road wheels , indicating potential suspension or alignment problems. Corrosion on the offside rear body structure was also noted, though structural integrity remains intact. Recurring mechanical patterns include wheel rim distortion (nearside front and rear) and damaged drive shaft boots (both front wheels), which appeared in prior MOTs from 2023 and 2024. These suggest ongoing stress on suspension components or improper tyre maintenance. The 2025 failure also included non-functional position and registration plate lamps , highlighting electrical system neglect. The condition trend shows no clear improvement . While earlier MOTs (2024, 2023) had minor issues like a defective side repeater lens or worn tyre treads, the 2025 failure introduces more severe risks, such as the split drive shaft boot and underinflated tyres. The vehicle’s low mileage (93,950 miles over 21 years, ~4,474 miles/year) suggests light use or long periods of inactivity , which can accelerate corrosion, rubber degradation, and component stiffness. However, this mileage figure does not definitively indicate wear patterns, as it could also reflect careful maintenance.