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FG52 XGJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,889 miles

Front Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil leak from sump ()

centre section of exhaust blowing

Fail 29 Oct 2016 92,889 miles

Front Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak from sump ()

centre section of exhaust blowing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged but still can be read

n/s/r reg light dim but still illuminates number plate

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,000 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

fuel pipes rusting at rear

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front - rear brakepipe starting to rust

offside front tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear seatbelt been trapped

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 5 Nov 2013 70,984 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

fuel pipes rusting at rear

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front - rear brakepipe starting to rust

offside front tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear seatbelt been trapped

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm of tread towards inner edge

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,414 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

N/S rear tyre Has cracks & nail in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Petrol pipes at rear rusting

Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S door mirror cracked

N/S rear tyre Has cracks & nail in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Petrol pipes at rear rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,109 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,850 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge & on legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,850 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge & on legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 36,350 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,957 miles

center piece of exhaust has slight blow at rear

Fail 25 Aug 2007 30,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center piece of exhaust has slight blow at rear

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,745 miles

both front tyres low 3mm

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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FG52 XGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG52 XGJ, 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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What year was FG52 XGJ registered?

FG52 XGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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