Mitsubishi Grandis (2004)
2004 Mitsubishi Grandis
CarHunch analysed 788 real MOT records for the 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT first time at a higher rate than average—74.4% versus the UK's 80%—and nearly half of these vehicles (44.8%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine red flag for a buyer. This suggests the model suffers from age-related safety issues that go beyond typical wear.
At 80,843 miles average, these Grandis are mid-range for their age, so mileage alone isn't the culprit. The real concern is the high failure count: 4.49 per vehicle and 26 advisories suggests these seven-seaters accumulate serious faults quickly once they start deteriorating. Have any potential purchase thoroughly inspected by a mechanic who knows Japanese models, and budget for significant repair work within the first year of ownership.
The 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.4% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 788 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 788 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.
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Before you buy a 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis
Based on MOT data from 788 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (97%) | 767 | 74.4% | 4.51 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 4,460 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles fall between 63,190 and 94,253 miles.
2004 Mitsubishi Grandis — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2004 Mitsubishi Grandiss are still active.
Numbers are declining — 129 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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