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WJ02 BXG

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,353 mi
Last recorded100,353 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 BXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,670 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,504 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,864 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 79,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,668 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 59,253 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 59,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 51,282 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 51,282 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,381 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 32,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,179 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

raised tread on front tyres worn

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,179 miles

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

raised tread on front tyres worn

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,693 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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WJ02 BXG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 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 WJ02 BXG, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 BXG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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