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BW04 FXL

2004 Mitsubishi Grandis

Purple Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,110 mi
Last recorded132,110 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis80,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,110 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Offside Front Inner EML light on

Fail 11 Aug 2016 132,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Front Oil leak

Offside Front Inner EML light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 120,634 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 120,632 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 120,244 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 105,285 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 105,220 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 100,828 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 100,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 95,824 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 95,824 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 91,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,435 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 72,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,656 miles

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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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BW04 FXL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis in Purple with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 80,467 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 BW04 FXL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW04 FXL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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