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FH04 WJV

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 WJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,928 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 89,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 84,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 84,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 76,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,718 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 75,718 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 75,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 75,355 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,793 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 73,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,539 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 16 May 2018 53,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 44,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,670 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 41,669 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,377 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,385 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,268 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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FH04 WJV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH04 WJV, 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 FH04 WJV registered?

FH04 WJV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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