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BJ54 SZY

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,976 mi
Last recorded163,976 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 163,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2016 163,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil level on minimum

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2015 157,597 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front link arms

Fail 1 Dec 2015 157,593 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front link arms

Pass 19 Nov 2014 139,758 miles

both o/s tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2014 139,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both o/s tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 126,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs pitted and rusty

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs pitted and rusty

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,263 miles

hand brake lever knob missing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 111,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

added 3 litres of engine oil fully syn

hand brake lever knob missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,448 miles

hand brake lever button missing

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2011 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

added 3 litres of engine oil

advise handbrake travel

advise rear brake imbalance of23%

hand brake lever button missing

reasr offside tyre small cuts in tread

slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2010 82,166 miles

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

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

advise both front antiroll bar links slight play and offside D bush slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,166 miles

advise both front antiroll bar links slight play and offside D bush slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

topped up engine oil as below min level

Fail 26 Nov 2009 69,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

topped up engine oil as below min level

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,659 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 35,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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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BJ54 SZY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,888 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 BJ54 SZY, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ54 SZY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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