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AD03 JZA

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,721 mi
Last recorded132,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,721 miles

sill covered

Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

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

sill covered

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,673 miles

sills covered with body kit

Fail 18 Aug 2016 132,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sills covered with body kit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 127,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,003 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

o/s/wiper split

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

o/s/wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,513 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,168 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,291 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,950 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,659 miles

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 JZA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

AD03 JZA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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