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HW54 EFX

2004 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,502 mi
Last recorded73,502 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt58,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 EFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 73,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 67,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 54,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded in places

slight clunk in steering no play evident

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded in places

offside rear tyre showing signs of old ageing ??

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,798 miles

exhaust joints heavily corroded

nearside front tyre getting low on tread ;

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,259 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s and n/s headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam images and outputs slightly diminished

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 43,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre split/perished

Offside Front tyre split/perished

both headlights only just give a beam image

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,801 miles

both front tyres split perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,652 miles

offside wiper only just clear the screen

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,286 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,824 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres deteriorating

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,377 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 21,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,323 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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HW54 EFX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW54 EFX, 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 HW54 EFX registered?

HW54 EFX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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