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BF05 AJV

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,462 mi
Last recorded110,462 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 AJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,462 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 110,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,787 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,559 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,084 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 95,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,933 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,865 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,315 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,908 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,287 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,188 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,172 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

excessive parking brake free play travel

front brake pads and discs life limited

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 AJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AJV, 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 BF05 AJV registered?

BF05 AJV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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