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AD05 JFU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 JFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,841 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 123,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,513 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,499 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wheel stud loose in nearside rear wheel. there is a danger of contact with brake shoes. do not use vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,730 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 JFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JFU, 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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AD05 JFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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