2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · FM54 ETF

The Mitsubishi Colt passed its most recent MOT on 9 November 2021 at 120,072 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The vehicle has not been presented for an MOT since that date, leaving its current roadworthiness unverified for over four and a half years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The recorded mileage shows an unusually low accumulation for a 2005 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,718 miles per year across its life. The test history is sparse: the only entries are a failure on 4 November 2021 at 120,067 miles with no defects listed, followed five days later by a pass at 120,072 miles. The five-mile gap between the failed and passed tests, with no advisories or faults noted on either, suggests an administrative or recording anomaly rather than mechanical rectification. The car has effectively covered negligible mileage between 2021 and now, implying prolonged storage. A buyer must commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before any purchase. Extended standing invites perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and corroded brake discs or exhaust hangers. The absence of recorded advisories in 2021 does not confirm sound suspension bushes or structural integrity today. Given the 21-year age and dormant status, examine the subframe and sills for corrosion, check all fluid levels for degradation, and verify the timing chain or belt condition. The previous owner's pattern shows minimal use but no evidence of proactive upkeep beyond the bare test requirement.