MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
nearside front wiper blade deteiorated
Oil leak
nearside front wiper blade deteiorated
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
E.M.L. on
O.S.F. tyre cracked and worn on inner edge
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG53 JWU registered?
BG53 JWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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