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AJ54 FHH

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,408 mi
Last recorded206,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 206,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Up 7 clicks before any effort measured at road wheels at time of test (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Obviously deliberately tied around plastic seat adjust handle after anchorage to vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorber stem dust covers are split and therefore incomplete

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery positive terminal clamp (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade smears but clears screen sufficiently at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss rocker cover gasket - further investigation req'd to confirm source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both door mirrors in good view to rear condition (3.2 (a) (i))

Unable to check function of Vehicles internal headlight adjuster due to no dipped beams functioning at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2019 202,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND OFF/SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 202,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND OFF/SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 199,494 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 199,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 194,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 189,787 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

Fail 16 Jan 2016 189,787 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 183,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 171,905 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Jan 2014 171,905 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2013 160,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 144,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 144,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,944 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread areas

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,929 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,065 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 87,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FHH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FHH, 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 FHH is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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