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BU05 XVN

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis

Purple Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis84,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 101,281 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 101,280 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 94,077 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,619 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,177 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,655 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,238 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,451 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 XVN 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 71.4%.

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 BU05 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

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

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