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FY54 FXZ

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,456 mi
Last recorded81,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 81,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jul 2023 81,456 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around joint-no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,982 miles

Central seat belt twisted, not retracting properly

Offside Front lower arm distorted

gear change very stiff across the gate

headlights misted not effecting beam pattern

Fail 27 Jul 2022 78,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central seat belt twisted, not retracting properly

Offside Front lower arm distorted

gear change very stiff across the gate

headlights misted not effecting beam pattern

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,239 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,074 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,899 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 22 Aug 2013 45,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,837 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake slightly high

slight bind on rear offside wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,860 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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FY54 FXZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY54 FXZ, 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 FY54 FXZ registered?

FY54 FXZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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