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AJ55 UYM

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,190 mi
Last recorded194,190 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 194,190 miles

Front rubber exhaust mount deteriorating

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/ x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 194,190 miles

Front rubber exhaust mount deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/ x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 186,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 182,211 miles

rear subframe, suspension arms and chassis are all corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 180,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Fail 13 Dec 2022 180,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track control arm ball joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Dec 2021 175,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,275 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 173,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 165,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 165,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 159,315 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 159,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 151,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,178 miles

Engine management light on

Offside steering arm inner joint slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2015 135,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 135,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 119,394 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 119,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Jan 2013 104,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,112 miles

r/h front wiper rubber split end

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,255 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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AJ55 UYM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ55 UYM, 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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AJ55 UYM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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