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RN53 BCO

2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,167 mi
Last recorded63,167 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar45,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BCO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,167 miles

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

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

Rear Both wheel arches correded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 63,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both wheel arches correded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 61,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,674 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,613 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner sills corroded (both sides)

sill covers fitted both sides

tested in wet

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,022 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear - nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sides inner sills corroded

nearside and offside brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,601 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 56,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,346 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,158 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Front Suspension & steering joint boots perishing

Rear Suspension componants slightly corroded

Vehicles inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,284 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2015 52,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

unable to view rear brake pads fully

wiper blades in poor condition (recommend replacements)

Pass 7 Dec 2014 51,085 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,176 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 49,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 47,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2010 415,118 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 38,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

imballance to front brakes on limits due to brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,747 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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RN53 BCO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 45,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN53 BCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN53 BCO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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