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DY54 MWJ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 MWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 54,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 43,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,401 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 38,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damage

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,070 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 29,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,351 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 26,351 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 18,943 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DY54 MWJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY54 MWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY54 MWJ registered?

DY54 MWJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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