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EX03 OMV

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,766 mi
Last recorded74,766 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 74,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 67,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,531 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,327 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 56,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,511 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 48,511 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,406 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,903 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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EX03 OMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX03 OMV, 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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EX03 OMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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