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YT03 MXR

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,073 mi
Last recorded113,073 miles
Recorded on20 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 MXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2018 113,073 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear chassis covered heavily with sealant

underbody has surface rust

Pass 13 May 2017 100,591 miles

Both inner sills have slight corrosion

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2016 89,413 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,404 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,553 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated and minor leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,551 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated and minor leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,429 miles

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

centre exhaust badly corroded but not leaking

engine management lamp on

Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre exhaust badly corroded but not leaking

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,290 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,463 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,658 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 22,598 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 13,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,891 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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YT03 MXR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT03 MXR, 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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YT03 MXR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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