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FA03 ZRJ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,466 mi
Last recorded67,466 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,335 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 64,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,851 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,543 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 53,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,151 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 37,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,225 miles

engine management light on.

exhaust poor.

front brake discs poor.

rear wiper split.

electrical wiring for radio poor.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,237 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 8,075 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,075 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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FA03 ZRJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA03 ZRJ, 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 FA03 ZRJ registered?

FA03 ZRJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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