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AY55 KFC

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,152 mi
Last recorded154,152 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 154,152 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle row (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 136,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle row (5.2.2a)

engine oil and coolant levels low

major coolant leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 123,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

condensation inside o/s/f headlamp

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,921 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing rear row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

condensation inside o/s/f headlamp

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,895 miles

both rear seat belts damaged

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,121 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded.

grab on both front brakes.

o/s mid seat belt damaged (border pass).

o/s rear seat belt damaged (no seat fitted).

Fail 13 Aug 2013 93,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

fuel filler pipes corroded.

grab on both front brakes.

o/s mid seat belt damaged (border pass).

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,494 miles

both front tyres have low tread.

front brake pads worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,781 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 63,778 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,493 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AY55 KFC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AY55 KFC, 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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AY55 KFC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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