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AF53 MSU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,460 mi
Last recorded195,460 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 195,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 181,452 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear section of front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Rear section of fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2014 181,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear section of front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Rear section of fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2013 166,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 148,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 116,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,004 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,782 miles

front and rear wiper blades split

front brake pads low †front discs worn/corroded

slight water ingress into rear number plate

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,576 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF53 MSU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF53 MSU, 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 AF53 MSU registered?

AF53 MSU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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