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BC04 ZTJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,027 mi
Last recorded111,027 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 111,027 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle bushes slightly perished but no movement

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,375 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre clamp corroded and insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 102,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 99,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,308 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 92,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,740 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,716 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,807 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 72,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,780 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 34,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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BC04 ZTJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BC04 ZTJ, 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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BC04 ZTJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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