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BJ55 OHX

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,926 mi
Last recorded101,926 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OHX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 100,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 100,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,170 miles

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,809 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,744 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,991 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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BJ55 OHX 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 85.7%.

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 BJ55 OHX, 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 BJ55 OHX registered?

BJ55 OHX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is BJ55 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 OHX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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