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DG53 OBJ

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,017 mi
Last recorded77,017 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,017 miles

Front exhaust flexy slight damage

Nearside Front anit roll bar bushes perishing and cracking

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

Offside Front anit roll bar bushes perishing and cracking

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 46,017 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy slight damage

Nearside Front anit roll bar bushes perishing and cracking

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

Offside Front anit roll bar bushes perishing and cracking

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,594 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 38,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 38,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,400 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 33,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,391 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,744 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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DG53 OBJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 DG53 OBJ, 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 DG53 OBJ registered?

DG53 OBJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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