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DN54 EDR

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,969 mi
Last recorded148,969 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 EDR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 148,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 148,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle arm bushes are worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/.s thin (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,098 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,629 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,965 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly marked

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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DN54 EDR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN54 EDR, 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 DN54 EDR registered?

DN54 EDR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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