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WJ03 VLZ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,979 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,566 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,687 miles

corrosion front brake discs

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,687 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion front brake discs

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,301 miles

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

front washer poor

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,657 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,080 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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WJ03 VLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,132 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WJ03 VLZ, 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 WJ03 VLZ registered?

WJ03 VLZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is WJ03 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 VLZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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