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VA04 MBX

2004 Mitsubishi Grandis

Purple Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,055 mi
Last recorded124,055 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis80,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 MBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 13,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 13,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seat ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 102,792 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seat ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,523 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,448 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,641 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 51,249 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,579 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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VA04 MBX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis in Purple with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VA04 MBX, 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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VA04 MBX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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