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AJ55 BJO

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,760 mi
Last recorded78,760 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,760 miles

nearside front tyre cut side wall

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 4 Sep 2013 78,671 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut side wall

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 75,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,316 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear brake disc,s slightly pitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,316 miles

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

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

Front brake disc,s worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Rear brake disc,s slightly pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,338 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,666 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AJ55 BJO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ55 BJO, 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 AJ55 BJO registered?

AJ55 BJO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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