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GJ09 FCL

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,369 mi
Last recorded153,369 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis89,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 153,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 17 Mar 2026 153,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2025 142,219 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 142,219 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 135,098 miles

n/s/f coil spring rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2023 123,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 112,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,303 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,807 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 101,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,920 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 93,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,082 miles

Both headlights misting

Both rear tyres cracking

OSF front inner rack end has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner rack has slight play

oil leak

rear exhaust leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,954 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both inner/outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,819 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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GJ09 FCL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ09 FCL, 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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GJ09 FCL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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