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W504 RUX

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,151 mi
Last recorded95,151 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 RUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,151 miles

Nearside center chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,847 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,841 miles

N/S & O/S Rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Not penitrated (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 82,841 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/S & O/S Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Not penitrated (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,146 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,091 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills / rear wheel arches slightly corroded

under side of vehicle rusty /corrosion to rear of vehicle by suspension mountings both sides rear

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,195 miles

both outer sills and rear arches slightly deteriorated

brake pipes greased

rear fuel pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills and rear arches slightly deteriorated

rear fuel pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,990 miles

brake pipes greased / covered

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

under side brake pipes slightly corroded / deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,985 miles

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

brake pipes greased / covered

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

under side brake pipes slightly corroded / deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,751 miles

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

underside brake pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,659 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,388 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is damaged but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 33,017 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 28,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,306 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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W504 RUX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 63,578 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 W504 RUX, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W504 RUX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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