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BJ05 MXO

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,088 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,589 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,447 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,447 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 65,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,657 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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BJ05 MXO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BJ05 MXO, 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 BJ05 MXO registered?

BJ05 MXO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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