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AJ04 UMZ

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,760 mi
Last recorded136,760 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 136,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 133,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,700 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 122,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 120,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 117,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,035 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,973 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,094 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,592 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,283 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 41,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AJ04 UMZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 AJ04 UMZ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ04 UMZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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