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AP05 ESN

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,338 mi
Last recorded117,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ESN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 117,338 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Front drop link bushes and washer perished/corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 117,338 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Front drop link bushes and washer perished/corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,100 miles

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front outer C.V gator starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2024 112,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,793 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,654 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,651 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,483 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner wall.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 69,483 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner wall.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,250 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,081 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,125 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,493 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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AP05 ESN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AP05 ESN, 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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AP05 ESN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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