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RF03 NCN

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,573 mi
Last recorded80,573 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 NCN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator cross member corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator cross member corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Radiator cross member corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,160 miles

Fuel filler breather pipe rusted through but unlikely to leak as holes appear blocked

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Radiator cross member heavily corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 75,160 miles

Fuel filler breather pipe rusted through but unlikely to leak as holes appear blocked

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Radiator cross member heavily corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,163 miles

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

front cross-member(radiator support) corroded

fuel filler neck and breather pipe badly corroded

offside rear chassis member corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,285 miles

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

brake pipe corroded nearside rear { front to rear pipe}

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor in front of trailing arm bush and chassis near lower tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,883 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat and its belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the boot area is nearly to full for inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2015 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat and its belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the boot area is nearly to full for inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,193 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,227 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 34,227 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,728 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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RF03 NCN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 RF03 NCN, 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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RF03 NCN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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