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LY03 BYJ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,346 mi
Last recorded33,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 21 Jul 2015 25,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine warning light on.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine warning light on.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 22,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,418 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2013 19,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,440 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 6,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,190 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 5,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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LY03 BYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY03 BYJ, 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 LY03 BYJ registered?

LY03 BYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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