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HS04 HTF

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,887 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,887 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded.

under side corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 99,328 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 99,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 7 Jan 2019 92,336 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perishing on the inner edges and on the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on the tread

Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perishing on the inner edges and on the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on the tread

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,760 miles

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

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

engine light on

front disks slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 81,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine light on

front disks slightly corroded

rear disks corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,964 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,313 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,387 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,316 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,316 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HS04 HTF 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 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HS04 HTF, 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 HS04 HTF registered?

HS04 HTF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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