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WP03 OJW

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 OJW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 86,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,920 miles

n/s/r chassis getting rusty

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2023 83,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 83,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,806 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,112 miles

engine light on

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,197 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,197 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,766 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,796 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,140 miles

n/s head light loose

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,465 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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WP03 OJW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP03 OJW, 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 WP03 OJW registered?

WP03 OJW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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