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CF03 DVW

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,551 mi
Last recorded126,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 DVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 126,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

Exhaust center pipe corroded but not holed

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rail, both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,174 miles

underneath of vechicle shows signs of recent repairs

Fail 30 Jul 2016 118,940 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front engine mount corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,679 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 110,679 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 99,783 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,232 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outter edges,low on tread

Fail 2 Aug 2008 37,232 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inner and outter edges,low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,355 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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CF03 DVW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CF03 DVW, 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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CF03 DVW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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