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FG54 ESU

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,804 mi
Last recorded88,804 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 ESU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,804 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,325 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 75,321 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,753 miles

windscreen has a crack not in drivers view or swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,430 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,060 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,706 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,143 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,629 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,578 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,524 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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FG54 ESU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG54 ESU, 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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What year was FG54 ESU registered?

FG54 ESU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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