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BG53 JWU

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working on high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working on high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,088 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade deteiorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,088 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade deteiorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,257 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,184 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,722 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 33,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,185 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,612 miles

E.M.L. on

O.S.F. tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,616 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 16,563 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,563 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BG53 JWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 JWU, 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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BG53 JWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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