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LF53 RCX

2003 Mitsubishi Grandis

Green Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,083 mi
Last recorded160,083 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis97,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 RCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 160,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top rough

Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2024 158,845 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2023 158,803 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened BEARING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened BEARING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure BOTH (3.3 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view BOTH (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

BOTH REAR WHEELS ROUGH WHEN ROTATED SUSPECT PARK BRAKE SHOES

Pass 22 Aug 2022 157,303 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 157,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 155,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Cable tied in (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 155,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 152,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 145,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear has underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 130,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 130,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,897 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 114,500 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,099 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 93,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 150,518 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 131,142 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 131,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 98,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,663 miles

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

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

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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LF53 RCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis in Green with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LF53 RCX, 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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LF53 RCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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