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FD54 YSX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

256,021 mi
Last recorded256,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 256,021 miles

Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Outer Sill Heavily Corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 243,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 229,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 215,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 203,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 198,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 188,240 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 170,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 153,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,225 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 129,225 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads low

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,790 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front pads low

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,420 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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FD54 YSX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD54 YSX, 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

How do I check the history of FD54 YSX?

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What year was FD54 YSX registered?

FD54 YSX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is FD54 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 YSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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