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YW03 FDZ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to inner sill full length of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to inner sill full lemgth of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded and mounting area

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,031 miles

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2022 75,031 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,877 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 61,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,185 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 51,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,618 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 48,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,944 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,939 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel pipes at tank end under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,512 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 43,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 37,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,318 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,810 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 19,810 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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YW03 FDZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YW03 FDZ, 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 YW03 FDZ registered?

YW03 FDZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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