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FX52 LZR

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,736 mi
Last recorded144,736 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 LZR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 144,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under body rust

Pass 7 May 2014 136,661 miles

Coolant leak

Engine warning light on.

Front chassis legs corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fuel light on.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle has heavy corrosion on underside componants, chassis and suspension.

Fail 3 May 2014 136,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine warning light on.

Front chassis legs corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fuel light on.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle has heavy corrosion on underside componants, chassis and suspension.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 124,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,120 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,116 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,021 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 83,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,742 miles

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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FX52 LZR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX52 LZR, 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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FX52 LZR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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