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VX03 OJS

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,595 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,347 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers not parking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,353 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers not parking

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,958 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,933 miles

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

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

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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VX03 OJS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX03 OJS, 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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VX03 OJS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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