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AJ03 WNT

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,491 mi
Last recorded135,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2019 135,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 132,880 miles

off side rear tyre very low inner edge 195/60/15

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,878 miles

head lamp patterns poor

near side rear tyre very low inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 130,878 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

head lamp patterns poor

near side rear tyre very low inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 127,188 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Feed pipe to clutch master cylinder damp

Rear fog lamp switch deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2016 127,121 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Feed pipe to clutch master cylinder damp

Rear fog lamp switch deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,173 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 120,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 112,062 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head lamp beam pattern poor but visable

sill covers fitted

some travil at hand brake

Fail 19 May 2014 111,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

oil leak

sill covers and undetray fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 100,647 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 100,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,537 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are coroaded

rear brake discs are coroaded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,486 miles

front discs worn

n/s rear indicator faded

oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2010 64,105 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 53,147 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 38,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,523 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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AJ03 WNT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ03 WNT, 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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AJ03 WNT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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