2007 Mitsubishi Grandis — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis passed 69.5% of its 1,660 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (29.0% fail rate), the 2007 Grandis comes out 1.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (19.3%) and suspension (17.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, headlamp aim and position lamp — headlamp alone was recorded 174 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.5% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 35.7% once past 150k — 2.6× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.0% in 2021 to 28.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.3% | 320 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.8% | 296 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.8% | 179 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.5% | 108 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 105 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 104 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 174 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 159 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 158 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 142 |
| 5 | Suspension arm | 102 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 84 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.4% | 637 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.8% | 527 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.1% | 516 |
| 4 | Other defects | 26.9% | 447 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 26.2% | 435 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 15.4% | 256 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 37 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 206 | 25.7% |
| 90-120k | 506 | 28.5% |
| 120-150k | 564 | 32.3% |
| 150k+ | 342 | 35.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,289 | 31.3% |
| Petrol | 371 | 27.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 510 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 421 | 30.2% |
| 2023 | 312 | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 257 | 32.3% |
| 2025 | 160 | 28.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Grandis
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (10.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Mitsubishi Grandiss pass their MOT?
69.5% of the 1,660 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.3% of tests, followed by suspension (17.8%).
Does the 2007 Grandis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 30-60k band to 35.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,660 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.