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HY53 CJZ

2003 Mitsubishi Grandis

Blue Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,702 mi
Last recorded169,702 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis97,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CJZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 169,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 168,349 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 168,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 156,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Jul 2014 156,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 141,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 141,415 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,537 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

two child seats fitted on middle row and both rear end row seats folded down

Fail 27 Jul 2011 104,537 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

two child seats fitted on middle row and both rear end row seats folded down

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2008 71,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 61,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,343 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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HY53 CJZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis in Blue with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 97,641 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 HY53 CJZ, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY53 CJZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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