2004 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · LD54 HFO
2004 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 30,261 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD54 HFO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 30,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD54 HFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mitsubishi Colt (LD54 HFO) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LD54 HFO Mileage History
- 27/08/200814,746 mi
- 11/08/200917,072 mi+2,326 mi
- 17/08/201018,740 mi+1,668 mi
- 17/08/201018,740 mi
- 18/08/201120,101 mi+1,361 mi
- 15/08/201222,278 mi+2,177 mi
- 19/08/201323,434 mi+1,156 mi
- 23/08/201423,746 mi+312 mi
- 23/08/201423,746 mi
- 20/08/201524,650 mi+904 mi
- 16/08/201625,463 mi+813 mi
- 14/08/201726,266 mi+803 mi
- 14/08/201726,266 mi
- 21/08/201827,060 mi+794 mi
- 28/08/201927,781 mi+721 mi
- 27/08/202028,377 mi+596 mi
- 27/08/202028,377 mi
- 18/08/202128,707 mi+330 mi
- 24/08/202229,288 mi+581 mi
- 24/08/202229,289 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/202329,625 mi+336 mi
- 28/08/202429,934 mi+309 mi
- 28/08/202429,934 mi
- 21/08/202530,109 mi+175 mi
- 21/08/202530,109 mi
- 25/08/202630,261 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 862 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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