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LE53 KCJ

2003 Mitsubishi Grandis

White Petrol 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,219 mi
Last recorded190,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis97,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 KCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 190,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 177,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 160,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 130,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 121,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 113,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,619 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,372 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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LE53 KCJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis in White with a 2,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LE53 KCJ, 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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LE53 KCJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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