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VE53 JWD

2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,292 mi
Last recorded112,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar68,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JWD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,292 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 112,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,035 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,035 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 72,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery car will not start

brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 56,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,787 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 32,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,191 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,024 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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VE53 JWD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 68,710 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 Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE53 JWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE53 JWD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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