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ET04 CHD

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,438 mi
Last recorded87,438 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 CHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear Cables tight

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,833 miles

inner rack play

parking brake travel

ubcc

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,141 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,348 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,348 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,792 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,387 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,966 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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ET04 CHD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 ET04 CHD, 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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ET04 CHD is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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