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FT04 AWZ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,424 mi
Last recorded63,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 AWZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 63,424 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,722 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,822 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 50,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,903 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IN SECURE

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 43,903 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IN SECURE

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 40,346 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,919 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Aug 2021 37,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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 Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,652 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,278 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 30,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust corroded

Chassis and suspension corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 26,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,314 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 19,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,377 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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FT04 AWZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FT04 AWZ, 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 FT04 AWZ registered?

FT04 AWZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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