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EJ54 EFL

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,484 mi
Last recorded82,484 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 EFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,845 miles

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

Handbrake button broken, still working ok

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,845 miles

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

Handbrake button broken, still working ok

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

front registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

handbrake lever release button damaged but still operational

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,523 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,566 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,234 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,468 miles

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

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,577 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,547 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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EJ54 EFL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ54 EFL, 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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EJ54 EFL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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