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SJ03 YSG

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,941 mi
Last recorded68,941 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,601 miles

Central fuel lines slightly corroded

Oil leak sump pan porous ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,686 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,382 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,209 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 24,209 miles

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SJ03 YSG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ03 YSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 YSG registered?

SJ03 YSG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 YSG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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