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BF05 AHC

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,085 mi
Last recorded50,085 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 AHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 50,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 50,082 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,186 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall but no inner cording clearly exposed 205/45/16

rear spoiler slightly loose but still secure at present

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,948 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under Shield Fitted

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,948 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under Shield Fitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,407 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside tyres are perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Nearside and offside coil springs are corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,994 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,280 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,375 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,138 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,998 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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BF05 AHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BF05 AHC, 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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BF05 AHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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