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BU05 XVM

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Purple Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,037 mi
Last recorded117,037 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 116,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,052 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 92,580 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,921 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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BU05 XVM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis in Purple with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU05 XVM, 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 BU05 XVM registered?

BU05 XVM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BU05 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 XVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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