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AJ54 FWT

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,203 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on one edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on one edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 69,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,704 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 64,680 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014 61,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2014 61,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,919 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,536 miles

O/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,866 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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AJ54 FWT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AJ54 FWT, 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 FWT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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