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BF55 MDZ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,216 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 129,213 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 123,054 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 123,054 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,645 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long hand brake

Fail 15 Dec 2022 116,642 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Lower Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

long hand brake

Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,223 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 111,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,846 miles

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

exhaust rear section has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,224 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,224 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 62,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,569 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 28 Sep 2012 49,569 miles

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

slight handbrake travel

Fail 2 Oct 2010 34,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,834 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,824 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 MDZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MDZ, 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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BF55 MDZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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