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C23 MSU

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,099 mi
Last recorded180,099 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis89,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 MSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 180,099 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

under floor hevay surface rust thr out compounts

Pass 27 May 2025 165,071 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f tested in wet condtion (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 27 May 2025 165,071 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f tested in wet condtion (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 22 May 2024 152,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 22 May 2024 152,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 31 May 2023 138,339 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 129,481 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 120,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,565 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on inner/outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 105,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 99,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,769 miles

engine & lower covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine & lower covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,350 miles

both front tyres about 4mm & wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres about 4mm & wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,649 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,413 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,394 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,287 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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C23 MSU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C23 MSU, 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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C23 MSU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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