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EF54 JXL

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 JXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 124,598 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 118,056 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 118,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 112,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 111,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2020 111,102 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,060 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 101,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,490 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,457 miles

Exhaust corroded but not holed

Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955015 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955015 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust corroded but not holed

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,734 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,708 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 72,708 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,205 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,464 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 60,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,482 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 30,065 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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EF54 JXL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EF54 JXL, 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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EF54 JXL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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