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WJ03 YXG

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,010 miles

Front crossmember rusty

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 71,010 miles

Front crossmember rusty

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,142 miles

Front cross member rusty

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,852 miles

Front crossmember rusty

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2024 65,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember rusty

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,858 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,430 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,427 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,642 miles

Front Both anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily perished/splitting

Front Brake pads starting to wear low

Rear Both tyres heavily perishing/split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,767 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,951 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 15,951 miles

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

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

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 YXG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ03 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

WJ03 YXG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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