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DF04 YJG

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YJG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 130,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,890 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,295 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F Driveshaft inner oil seal leaking.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F Driveshaft inner oil seal leaking.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,124 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner sides of the tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade split, still serviceable.

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2013 110,124 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner sides of the tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade split, still serviceable.

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2012 105,907 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,946 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 100,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,625 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,768 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on. engine wont rev up.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,526 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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DF04 YJG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DF04 YJG, 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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DF04 YJG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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