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WJ03 PJV

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,456 mi
Last recorded106,456 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 PJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 106,456 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

slight brake bind off side front

Fail 11 May 2017 106,432 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged filler neck (7.2.2)

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

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

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

rear chassis corroded

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,443 miles

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

Front cross member badly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 98,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2015 98,473 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2014 89,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 89,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 62,560 miles

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

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

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 14 Oct 2010 50,294 miles

off side front hub bearing noise

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,434 miles

Bonnet weakend due to damage.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,750 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)

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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WJ03 PJV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ03 PJV, 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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WJ03 PJV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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