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DF04 YJJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,824 mi
Last recorded58,824 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,824 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,922 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,972 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 48,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,142 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 44,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,903 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 42,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,450 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 23,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,889 miles

brake service

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,420 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 YJJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF04 YJJ, 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 DF04 YJJ registered?

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

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