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CX52 TOJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 TOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension link arm to chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front drive shafts corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension link arm to chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,220 miles

Drive shafts corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroded O/S/R

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,861 miles

All front and rear steering and suspension components have some form of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded.

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,861 miles

All front and rear steering and suspension components have some form of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded.

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,915 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 53,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,029 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 4 Sep 2013 48,425 miles

crackes in off side rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,788 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,787 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,405 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,027 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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CX52 TOJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 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 CX52 TOJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX52 TOJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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