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BF55 WFG

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers in poor condition

fuel cap sealing device perishing

oil filter corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2019 108,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

both front wipers in poor condition

fuel cap sealing device perishing

oil filter corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,016 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 87,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f seat tilt in/op

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f seat tilt in/op

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,728 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,552 miles

offside front wiperblade worn advise renewal

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,552 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 2mm, advise replacement now

offside front wiperblade worn advise renewal

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,164 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 WFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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