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NJ03 EHL

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,321 mi
Last recorded45,321 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 EHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,563 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 37,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,600 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 32,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,736 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 26,736 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,965 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 25,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 24,935 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 22,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,177 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 18,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,083 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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NJ03 EHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NJ03 EHL, 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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NJ03 EHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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