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AO09 MZJ

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,662 mi
Last recorded78,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis89,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 MZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 75,197 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 58,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 53,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,765 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,714 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,695 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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AO09 MZJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 89,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 MZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 MZJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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