MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis repair patch poor,
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis repair patch poor,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
EML light on
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine/gearbox cradle excessively corodded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main underbody ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes heavily perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
spare wheel well excessively corroded
stone chip in swept area of windscreen
underside of engine oily
EML remains on(used before 2003)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread taped damage (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front x member within 30cm of gearbox cradle,advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front drop link rubber bushes in poor condition
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corodded
gearbox cradle excessively corroded
spare wheel well excessively corodded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
EML remains on(used before 2003)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread taped damage (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front x member within 30cm of gearbox cradle,advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front drop link rubber bushes in poor condition
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corodded
gearbox cradle excessively corroded
spare wheel well excessively corodded
Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well holed (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear,front to rear underbody (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front washer jet spray poor
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis X member holed in non prescribed area,but within 30cm of engine cradle mounts,advise repair (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine MIL remains on
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front lower cradle corodded/holed but mountings stil secure at time of test,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)
rear wiper blade defective
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well holed (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear,front to rear underbody (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front washer jet spray poor
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis X member holed in non prescribed area,but within 30cm of engine cradle mounts,advise repair (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine MIL remains on
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front lower cradle corodded/holed but mountings stil secure at time of test,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)
rear wiper blade defective
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rea r (undersealed) (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
MIL lamp remains on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front washer jet spray weak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front X member advise repair (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower cradle excessively corodded,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Body has slight corrosion front X member advise repair (6.1.B.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()
MIL lamp remains on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front washer jet spray weak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade rubber defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox cradle excessively corroded,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)
front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corossion(undersealed)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Body has slight corrosion front X member advise repair (6.1.B.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()
MIL lamp remains on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front washer jet spray weak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade rubber defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox cradle excessively corroded,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)
Body has slight corrosion front X member within 30cm of engine cradle (6.1.B.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
MIL lamp remains on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised shoulder tread pattern worn out (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has extensive surface corossion (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised shoulder tread pattern worn out (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has extensive surface corossion (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)
front exhaust in poor condition
signs of heavy oil leak
underbody fuel pipes corodded
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
MIL lamp remains on dash
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front lower balljoint gaitors leaking grease but not split
both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends
both underbody fuel pipes and brake pipes slightly corodded
front exhaust braided sleeve split
rear wiper blade rubber defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded
engine management warning lamp remains illuminated
exhaust corroded
front chassis crossmember corroded
front registration plate damaged
high level stop lamp partially not working
nearside rear tyre tread worn below 3.0mm
offside rear and nearside rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
lots of play in both rear body to trailing arm bushes.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
lots of play in both rear body to trailing arm bushes.
fuel pipes at rear corroding
exhaust system in poor condition
brake fluid level low
engine managment light on
front brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GJ51 LCW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 61,154 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 GJ51 LCW, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GJ51 LCW?
You can check the full history of GJ51 LCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GJ51 LCW registered?
GJ51 LCW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 October 2001.
Is GJ51 LCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ51 LCW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ51 LCW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ51 LCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.