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BD55 VFK

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Purple Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 126,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 122,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 122,588 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,020 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 117,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,601 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured nearside and offside broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 107,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge + Has damage which does not reach the cords

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2010 45,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 45,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,918 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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BD55 VFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis in Purple with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BD55 VFK, 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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What year was BD55 VFK registered?

BD55 VFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 6 November 2005.

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