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YS03 FJY

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,665 mi
Last recorded60,665 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 FJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,665 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 X FRONT TO REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPES . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,977 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,495 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 32,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,951 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 19,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,454 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades torn clearing windscreen okay

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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YS03 FJY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS03 FJY, 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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YS03 FJY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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