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AJ54 AUY

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,396 mi
Last recorded182,396 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 182,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 172,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 172,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 171,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 171,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 166,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 166,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 153,529 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

discs front worn

near side front tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2014 153,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

discs front worn

near side front tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2013 146,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 146,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,940 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 127,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,996 miles

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

fronty brake discs heavily lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing un even

o/s/r tyre wearing un even

Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,035 miles

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

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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AJ54 AUY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ54 AUY, 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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AJ54 AUY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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