2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Grandis MOT pass rate and common faults

255 MOT tests in 2024. 52.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.5%
Failed or needed repairs47.5%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.6%
  2. Lights & electrics28.2%
  3. Brakes26.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.3%
  5. Steering12.5%
  6. Tyres10.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  8. Body & chassis6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.2%

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 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis?

In 2024, 52.5% of 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis cars passed their MOT first time, across 255 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).