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BK55 RNU

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,461 mi
Last recorded183,461 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 183,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 183,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 166,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 166,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 162,051 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 135,561 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Aug 2015 135,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,101 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,101 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2013 109,448 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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,448 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 3 Sep 2012 94,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,510 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,232 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,991 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,744 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper refill needs shortening

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside wiper refill needs shortening

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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BK55 RNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK55 RNU, 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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BK55 RNU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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