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FY54 FYR

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,156 mi
Last recorded51,156 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FYR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,156 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,989 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 40,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre direction wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 37,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 32,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,888 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wiper smear

Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,985 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear brakes binding slightly and squealing.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,304 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,183 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 FYR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

FY54 FYR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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