2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Mitsubishi Grandis MOT pass rate and common faults

157 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 157 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction10.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.7%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced5.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.8%
  2. Suspension27.4%
  3. Brakes21.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks21.0%
  5. Body & chassis18.5%
  6. Tyres10.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  8. Steering8.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases17.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis cars passed their MOT first time, across 157 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).