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DE54 SFZ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 124,603 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear axle front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm slight distortion perishing and cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges just within legal limit cut and perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front rear back plate corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,499 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on edges just legal and cracks in tread

rear axle beam corroded

rear bumper damaged

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on edges just legal and cracks in tread

rear axle beam corroded

rear bumper damaged

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

slight damage on rear number plate and bumper

Fail 26 Nov 2019 117,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre on 3mm slight distorsion in tread and nail in tread

rear axle beam corroded

slight damage on rear number plate and bumper

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

rear axle beam corroded

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,433 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

rear axle beam corroded

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,986 miles

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

slight corrosion on nearside front coil spring

slight damage on rear bumper and number plate

Fail 21 Nov 2017 107,982 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

slight corrosion on nearside front coil spring

slight damage on rear bumper and number plate

Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner edge and distorted (4.1.E.1)

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

chassis section corroded

exhaust clamp on cat/front pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge has nail in tread

rear axle front bushes deteriated

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,387 miles

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

offside front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight damage on rear number plate

Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,383 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

offside front brake pads getting low

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight damage on rear number plate

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,815 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,811 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wheels require tracking

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,706 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wheels require tracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel

offside rear tyre on 1,6mm on outter edge and slight distorsion in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wheels require tracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel

offside rear tyre on 1,6mm on outter edge and slight distorsion in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2012 45,013 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on both edges

slight tear in offside wiper blade

Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,010 miles

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

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

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

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

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on both edges

slight tear in offside wiper blade

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,670 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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DE54 SFZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DE54 SFZ, 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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DE54 SFZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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