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CE54 TAU

2004 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis80,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 TAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 160,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 159,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 132,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,506 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,920 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wall chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tappered tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,478 miles

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,118 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre becoming close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,685 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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CE54 TAU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,467 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 CE54 TAU, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE54 TAU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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