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BF55 MFA

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,862 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 105,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,485 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,858 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,671 miles

tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Fail 26 Sep 2012 52,671 miles

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

tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,955 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 MFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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