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LR03 NBX

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,828 mi
Last recorded92,828 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 92,828 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 86H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside bonnet hinge broken but can still be secured in the closed position

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,395 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,395 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 59,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 86H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,075 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 50,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 33,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,018 miles

Both front wipers split.Poor offside dip beam pattern

Fail 17 Sep 2007 16,018 miles

Both front wipers split.Poor offside dip beam pattern

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 12,814 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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LR03 NBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR03 NBX, 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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LR03 NBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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