2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · LB05 AYM

Based on the most recent MOT record dated 22 December 2021, this 2005 Mitsubishi Colt last passed its test at 103,219 miles. That certificate is now over four and a half years old, meaning the vehicle is currently without a valid MOT. The maintenance trend leading up to that final pass was broadly stable, with no progressive structural or safety-critical failures, though the record reveals a pattern of basic consumable neglect. Tyres repeatedly presented as worn to the legal limit or perished across multiple tests, and the same front lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in the final pass, suggesting a component that had been deteriorating over time rather than being proactively replaced. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. The vehicle covered just 3,493 miles between December 2020 and December 2021, and only 8,900 miles across the two years prior to that. Over its full 21-year life, the recorded average sits at roughly 4,915 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. Crucially, the mileage has remained frozen at exactly 103,219 since the December 2021 test, indicating the car has been stationary for at least four and a half years. A vehicle left standing for that long raises concerns beyond simple wear. Brake calipers can seize, discs can corrode, fuel can degrade, and rubber components such as bushes, hoses, and tyre sidewalls can perish regardless of use. The absence of any test since 2021 means there is no recent evidence of roadworthiness whatsoever. A buyer should approach this car assuming it requires a thorough mechanical recommissioning before any road use. The front lower suspension arm bushes were already worn at the final test, and a long stationary period will have done them no favours. The braking system demands close inspection. Front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in both 2019 and 2020, and discs were flagged as worn and pitted. After years of standing, surface corrosion on discs and pads is a near certainty, and binding calipers are a realistic risk. The tyre condition advisories that appeared repeatedly across the 2018, 2019, and 2021 tests point to an owner who ran components to their legal minimum. The tyres currently fitted may well be the same perished and damaged items flagged in 2021, meaning replacement is essential before driving. The headlamp aim was incorrect on both sides in the failed test, and the lenses were clouded, suggesting the aim was never corrected for the subsequent pass. A full suspension check, brake strip-down, and tyre replacement should be treated as baseline requirements before this vehicle returns to the road.