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AB54 VJB

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,002 mi
Last recorded138,002 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 VJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 138,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Side sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,589 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 128,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 124,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 124,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,445 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly cracked ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 118,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly cracked ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,295 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 110,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,743 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 102,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 97,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 92,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 92,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,469 miles

Both rear tyres, tread badly feathered.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre slightly odd shaped

Windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres, tread badly feathered.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre slightly odd shaped

Windscreen washers require adjustment

Pass 17 May 2013 80,618 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,819 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and tread on the legal limit

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,619 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 20,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,453 miles

rear indicators are becoming white

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AB54 VJB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB54 VJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB54 VJB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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