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LT53 HZF

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,039 mi
Last recorded100,039 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HZF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,039 miles

Engine oil very low, topped up 1.5ltrs.

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear boot pan corroding.

Rear suspension components corroding and some bushes deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 100,010 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter at bulkhead (7.2.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil very low, topped up 1.5ltrs.

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear boot pan corroding.

Rear suspension components corroding and some bushes deteriorating.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,879 miles

Engine oil on min.

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Fuel filter clamp bolt missing.

Rea chassis corroding.

Rear boot pan corroding.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal pipes to flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear metal pipes from flexis to wheels. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear boot pan corroding.

Engine oil on min.

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Fuel filter clamp bolt missing.

Rea chassis corroding.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,587 miles

engine oil low, topped up.

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

front tyres getting low, and have cuts in tread.

front valence corroding.

offside rear tyre low.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,587 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low, topped up.

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

front tyres getting low, and have cuts in tread.

front valence corroding.

offside rear tyre low.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,815 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode.

front valence starting to corrode.

offside rear boot floor pan starting to corrode.

rear inner sils starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,815 miles

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode.

front valence starting to corrode.

offside rear boot floor pan starting to corrode.

rear inner sils starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,435 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

slight leak at centre silencer.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,622 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011

Nearside Front 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

odd speed rated tyres on rear axle

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,736 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 9 Dec 2008 52,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,333 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 2 Nov 2006 34,398 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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LT53 HZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LT53 HZF, 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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LT53 HZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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