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BF55 MBU

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 68,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,607 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 59,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,139 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,370 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 53,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 48,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,292 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 29,903 miles

O/S wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,903 miles

O/S wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,808 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,631 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,264 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 20,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,194 miles

n/s/front tyre 3mm & bald on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2009 13,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,636 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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BF55 MBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF55 MBU, 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 BF55 MBU registered?

BF55 MBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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