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AJ05 TCK

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,686 mi
Last recorded74,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,686 miles

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front both shock casings corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both on inner body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,135 miles

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

Front both shocks casing corroded

Front both track rod ends ball joint dust cover cracking

Front wishbone lower arms ball joint dust cover cracking

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of body inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slight blowing

all brakes hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,111 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade / heavy corrosion on front shocks / corrosion on front sub frame x rear axle beam / bonnet catch sticking / n/s/r spring corroding

slight weap on n/s/r shock / slight wear in rear axle beam bushes ./ slight corrosion on front brake flexi hoses /

Fail 18 Jan 2023 70,111 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

o/s wiper blade / heavy corrosion on front shocks / corrosion on front sub frame x rear axle beam / bonnet catch sticking / n/s/r spring corroding

slight weap on n/s/r shock / slight wear in rear axle beam bushes ./ slight corrosion on front brake flexi hoses /

Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion on front hubs

heavy corrosion on front shocks x suspension u nits / corrosion on n/s/r spring / corrosion on rear axle beam x front sub frame

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

corrosion on front subframe x rear axle beam / corrosion on front hubs x shocks / n/s/r spring corroding / wear in axle beam bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

corrosion on front subframe x rear axle beam / corrosion on front hubs x shocks / n/s/r spring corroding / wear in axle beam bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,534 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on front shocks x front hubs x suspension units / under body corrosion / o/s/f flexi hose corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,453 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 64,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,019 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 56,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 44,096 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 40,241 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2009 29,507 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 25,530 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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AJ05 TCK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 TCK, 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 AJ05 TCK registered?

AJ05 TCK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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