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SA54 MVW

2004 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,022 mi
Last recorded158,022 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis80,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 MVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 158,022 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 147,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 145,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,450 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 142,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF shock absorber has no dampening effect

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 136,588 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,302 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 129,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

centre and rear exhaust joint is severly corroded and "blowing"/leaking exhaust gasses

engine management light is illuminated

front brake pads are starting to appear to be getting low

front number plate is slightly damaged

front section exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

multiple oil leaks

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

offside front wiper blade is splitting on end

puncture in nearside rear tyre

slight play/movement at offside front track rod/tie rod inner joint

space saver spare tyre is flat and has "popped off" of wheel rim

surface corrosion is starting to appear to offside front shock absorber turrett area under bonnet

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,945 miles

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

slight play in o/s/inner steering rack joint

Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in o/s/inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,127 miles

Slight play in off side stearing arm inner fixing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 115,055 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake warning lamp on

Front brake pads worn very low and discs worn

Slight play in off side stearing arm inner fixing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 103,270 miles

Pin hole in off side constant velocity boot

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,774 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,238 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,362 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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SA54 MVW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SA54 MVW, 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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SA54 MVW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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