Mitsubishi Space Wagon (2003)

658 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.4% first-time pass rate

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

CarHunch analysed 658 real MOT records for the 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 7.6% below UK average
72.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
73,717
typical mileage
59,827–89,755 middle half
31%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.41
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 650 72.4% 4.42
Diesel (1%) 6 76% 3.83
LPG (0%) 2 85.8% 1.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

59,827
low mileage
73,717
typical
89,755
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon vehicles fall between 59,827 and 89,755 miles.

2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (5% of peak).

491 26 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

15.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.41
Avg failures per vehicle
21.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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