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WG03 VZU

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 VZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 79,011 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 79,011 miles

Emissions not tested lambda hi and exhuast blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 76,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 74,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tailgate damage

Pass 11 May 2018 64,757 miles

Central Rear tail gate damage

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,484 miles

Rear bumper /tail gate damage

Rear tyres perishing x2

Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper /tail gate damage

Rear tyres perishing x2

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,065 miles

Lower exhaust rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Inner nail in tread

Rear body damage

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,954 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rusty

rear bumper /tail gate damage

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust rusty

tail gate damage

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

body damage rear tailgate

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,045 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper /number plate

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty x2

hand brake lever play

rear body damage

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/rear light cluster

damage to rear tail gate and front and rear bumpers

Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,933 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to rear bumper/tail gate n/s/rear wing and light cluster

front discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,633 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,133 miles

damage to n/s/rear light cluster

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,876 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VZU, 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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WG03 VZU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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