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BJ55 OJL

2005 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Colt60,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,751 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 68,111 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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 62,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 62,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,051 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,963 miles

off side rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,753 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

steering lock inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,518 miles

front brakes need checking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,881 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,877 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 OJL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 OJL registered?

BJ55 OJL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 OJL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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