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PF03 XJD

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 XJD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,064 miles

both rear tyres worn to inner edges

front crossmember corroded close to engine mounting cradle

offside front tyre worn to 3-4mm (185/65x14)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn to inner edges

front crossmember corroded close to engine mounting cradle

offside front tyre worn to 3-4mm (185/65x14)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,300 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,033 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,482 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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PF03 XJD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PF03 XJD, 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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PF03 XJD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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