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WG03 AUR

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,503 mi
Last recorded102,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 AUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,503 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,965 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,629 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight perishing

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight perishing

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumper has been temporarily repaired

front wiperblades smearing but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,284 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre worn on edge

some front brake imbalance

Pass 30 May 2014 59,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,386 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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WG03 AUR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG03 AUR, 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 WG03 AUR registered?

WG03 AUR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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