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AD05 JEJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,905 mi
Last recorded104,905 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 JEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,905 miles

damage to body work

front tyres cracking

o s r tyre cracking

rear coil spring lower rubbers worn and split

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,905 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

damage to body work

front tyres cracking

n s f discs damaged

o s r tyre cracking

oil level low

rear coil spring lower rubbers worn and split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,519 miles

Both indicator repeaters showing white

Nearside rear indicator showing white

Nearside rear tyre skipping on inside tread

Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,519 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil level below minimum. 1l added for emission test

Both indicator repeaters showing white

Nearside rear indicator showing white

Nearside rear tyre skipping on inside tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,860 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,456 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 80,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,887 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake adjustment poor.

intermitant rotational/engine noise from auxillery drive belt end of engine?

off side front inner platsic wing shild cover to back of headlamp missing.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,947 miles

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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AD05 JEJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 60,803 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 AD05 JEJ, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 JEJ registered?

AD05 JEJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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