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WJ53 ETZ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ETZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front bonnet damaged but is still secure

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front bonnet has damage but secure

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front bonnet has damage but secure

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 72,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,864 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,846 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,096 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,372 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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WJ53 ETZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ53 ETZ, 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 WJ53 ETZ registered?

WJ53 ETZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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