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AF53 ZHY

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 138,812 miles

Both floor pans corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 138,810 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both floor pans corroded.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 131,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 131,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumber insecure

Nearside Front body damaged

Offside steering tie rod

Rear chassis has corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis near suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis near suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumber insecure

Nearside Front body damaged

Offside steering tie rod

Rear chassis has corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear chassis has mild corrosion

sill cover fitted unable to check sills

tested in a wet condition

Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear chassis has mild corrosion

sill cover fitted unable to check sills

tested in a wet condition

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 115,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,048 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish

Fail 11 Nov 2014 110,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2013 103,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,770 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 87,486 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust close to limit

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Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,486 miles

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

centre exhaust close to limit

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Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,859 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,859 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,773 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,773 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,089 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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AF53 ZHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,132 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 ZHY, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 ZHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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