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EJ54 TPO

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,002 mi
Last recorded165,002 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 165,002 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 149,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2021 149,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 138,578 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged .

Fail 23 Feb 2020 138,578 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged .

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 126,974 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2019 126,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,448 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 118,448 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,462 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 112,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,623 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,076 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 103,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,182 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,869 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,682 miles

front brake discs wearing thin - borderline pass

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,381 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 TPO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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