Mitsubishi Grandis (2005)
2005 Mitsubishi Grandis
CarHunch analysed 1,190 real MOT records for the 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is below average for reliability, with a 74% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and a significant safety concern: 45.5% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically (74.3% vs 73.2% pass rates), so fuel type won't help you avoid problems.
At nearly 86,000 miles on average, these cars are well-used, yet they're still racking up 4.5 failures and 25.7 advisories per test—well above what you'd expect for their age. If you're considering one, budget for serious repairs: check the full MOT history for patterns in suspension, braking, and emissions work, and factor in £1,500–£2,500 for remedial work before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 781 | 74.3% | 4.49 |
| Diesel (34%) | 403 | 73.2% | 4.59 |
| LPG (1%) | 6 | 81.7% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles fall between 60,134 and 93,870 miles.
2005 Mitsubishi Grandis — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 199 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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80.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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79.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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79.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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55.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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44.3%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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38.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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