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WF03 DOA

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 DOA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 93,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,452 miles

General corrosion under sill and sides.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 87,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 87,515 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

silghtly oil damp.under side slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 84,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

silghtly oil damp.under side slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,985 miles

Nearside wiper slightly poor.o/s/head light slightly high,lens slightly poor.oil sump ,under side slightly corroded.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,966 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper slightly poor.o/s/head light slightly high,lens slightly poor.oil sump ,under side slightly corroded.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,864 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,859 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filler pipe excessively corroded vapour escaping (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,897 miles

Centre & rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,293 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Both rear tyres are badly perished

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres are BADLY perished on the outer tyre walls.

Centre to rear exhaust joint rusty.

Front tyres are slightly perished.

Front wiper blades slightly split.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,257 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,460 miles

both o/s tyres on limit

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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WF03 DOA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF03 DOA, 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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What year was WF03 DOA registered?

WF03 DOA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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