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GU05 EJJ

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,798 mi
Last recorded125,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 125,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,118 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 100,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,519 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 78,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 62,867 miles
Fail 18 May 2015

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 53,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,236 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 44,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,431 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 32,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 27,514 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 23,301 miles

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

Both front brake pads low and both front discs slightly pitted.

Fail 11 May 2009 23,299 miles

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

Both front brake pads low and both front discs slightly pitted.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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GU05 EJJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 84,171 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 GU05 EJJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU05 EJJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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