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AF54 XCU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 107,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,063 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,932 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak/dampness

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak/dampness

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,901 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear bumper damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,727 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear ind lamp bulbs are going white

Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,405 miles

Front wheels winter tyre fitted

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

rear shock absorbers have dampness

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,405 miles

Front wheels winter tyre fitted

rear shock absorbers have dampness

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,444 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 39,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,939 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

rear ind lamp bulbs going white

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,668 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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AF54 XCU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AF54 XCU, 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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What year was AF54 XCU registered?

AF54 XCU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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