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Mitsubishi Colt

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,124 cc

T26 JCWMOT history

T26 JCW is a black petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,793 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 JCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 JCW was last recorded at 158,793 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 6,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,555 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,238 miles
Average per year
7,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,793 miles
  • 2024 – 152,555 miles
  • 2023 – 146,344 miles
  • 2022 – 137,519 miles
  • 2021 – 128,074 miles
  • 2020 – 120,085 miles
  • 2019 – 115,019 miles
  • 2018 – 108,645 miles
  • 2017 – 105,251 miles
  • 2016 – 102,051 miles
  • 2015 – 97,834 miles
  • 2014 – 89,666 miles
  • 2013 – 79,486 miles
  • 2012 – 77,224 miles
  • 2011 – 56,479 miles
  • 2010 – 40,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,793 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,793 miles
    Test number
    656748827050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,555 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,555 miles
    Test number
    968944059983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,551 miles (+6,207)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    671032276408
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,344 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,344 miles
    Test number
    783048017547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail146,342 miles (+8,823)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,342 miles
    Test number
    754954356909
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,519 miles (+9,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,519 miles
    Test number
    792306103915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass128,074 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,074 miles
    Test number
    704888728396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,069 miles (+7,984)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,069 miles
    Test number
    523353972375
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,085 miles
    Test number
    298449166854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,081 miles (+5,062)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,081 miles
    Test number
    827644035762
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass115,019 miles (+6,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,019 miles
    Test number
    164413559611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass108,645 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    136896664685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,641 miles (+3,390)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    526886528349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

  14. Pass105,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    941209589852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,248 miles (+3,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    232309555156
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass102,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,051 miles
    Test number
    634801336235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,051 miles (+4,217)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,051 miles
    Test number
    784921403112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass97,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    661980687322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,834 miles (+8,168)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    123694599444
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass89,666 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,666 miles
    Test number
    585518234256
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail89,664 miles (+10,178)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    117041434205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass79,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    218985633292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,484 miles (+2,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    665235033254
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  24. Pass77,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    109799622276
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail77,224 miles (+20,745)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    516119222225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass56,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    796679281113
    • NoteAirbag warning light stays on

  27. Fail56,479 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    445545981128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light stays on

  28. Fail56,479 miles (+16,115)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    875375281150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  29. Pass40,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    924579470120
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

  30. Fail40,360 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    130379770133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Questions about T26 JCW

Does T26 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 JCW is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 JCW?
The MOT on T26 JCW is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 JCW done?
T26 JCW was recorded at 158,793 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,730 miles a year.
Has T26 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 JCW has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 JCW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T26 JCW find?
T26 JCW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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