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BF55 MFE

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,636 mi
Last recorded40,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,636 miles

Both headlights Projected beam image is just visible

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle is a bit rusty under side

Pass 1 Jul 2025 40,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit now (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 40,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 40,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 40,302 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 39,759 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,922 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 36,922 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,396 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 33,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,185 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,665 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 10,973 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,989 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 MFE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

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

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