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FN54 LJC

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 LJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 93,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,514 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 4 just passed the MOT test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,881 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 81,347 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 81,347 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,788 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,921 miles

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

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

osf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,921 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,188 miles

o/side front tyre has damage to outer side wall.

screw in tread of the o/side rear tyre tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,121 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

nail in tread of the o/side rear tyre.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,796 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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FN54 LJC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN54 LJC, 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 FN54 LJC registered?

FN54 LJC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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