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BG05 DWJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,038 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 55,683 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,872 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,402 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,436 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,434 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 43,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,521 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,480 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,248 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,248 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 33,782 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2010 32,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,373 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 20,373 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BG05 DWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG05 DWJ, 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 BG05 DWJ registered?

BG05 DWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BG05 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 DWJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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