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BG55 HFJ

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,079 mi
Last recorded171,079 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 171,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

small crack in near side front screen

Fail 14 Nov 2020 171,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

small crack in near side front screen

Pass 10 May 2019 152,166 miles

nearside screen has small crack

Fail 3 May 2019 152,156 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside screen has small crack

Pass 17 May 2018 140,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 136,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,992 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 105,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers smearing the screens slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2012 92,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

1 ltr of engine oil added to carry out mot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers smearing the screens slightly

n/s/r handbrake cable and lever at caliper not moving fully

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,518 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 89,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,753 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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BG55 HFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG55 HFJ, 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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BG55 HFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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