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AD03 BUV

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,012 mi
Last recorded179,012 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 179,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 161,709 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 161,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 141,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 141,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rears (3.5.1g)

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear sills (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,063 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose in holder

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside front tyre worn very close to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose in holder

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside front tyre worn very close to cords

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,987 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,985 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,053 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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AD03 BUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 BUV registered?

AD03 BUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 BUV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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