2003 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · LS03 YZJ
2003 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2003. Recorded mileage 108,582 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1298cc
LS03 YZJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 108,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LS03 YZJ Mileage History
- 26/05/2022103,140 mi
- 01/06/2022103,224 mi+84 mi
- 05/06/2023108,551 mi+5,327 mi
- 02/08/2023108,582 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 4,588 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LS03 YZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Colt (LS03 YZJ) between May 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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