MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Shoulders (4.1.E.1)
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)
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish
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
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)
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)
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre exhaust close to limit
wippers closetolimit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust close to limit
wippers closetolimit
both front wiper blades split
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wiper blades split
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)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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