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DC04 BHJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,568 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 82,612 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 May 2016 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,046 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,286 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 60,286 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,764 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre tread feathered on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,647 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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DC04 BHJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DC04 BHJ, 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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What year was DC04 BHJ registered?

DC04 BHJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DC04 BHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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