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AJ05 TDO

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,024 mi
Last recorded95,024 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,237 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,240 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,602 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 79,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,542 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

engine emits a loud noise

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 TDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ05 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

AJ05 TDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AJ05 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 TDO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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