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AJ52 AFZ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,057 mi
Last recorded96,057 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 90,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,635 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Main brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear tie bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated

Main brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear tie bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,432 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

The o/s/r and both front tyres are quite worn

The rear sections of the main brake pipes are rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2019 86,432 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

The o/s/r and both front tyres are quite worn

The rear sections of the main brake pipes are rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/deteriorate

Fail 16 Feb 2018 83,162 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish/deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,815 miles

Main brake pipes corroded

Sills covered

The front top strut bearings are quite worn and are knocking

The o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

The rear brake pads look very worn

Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,815 miles

Main brake pipes corroded

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

Sills covered

The front top strut bearings are quite worn and are knocking

The o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

The rear brake pads look very worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,042 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 69,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 48,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,899 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,147 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,147 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,583 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,762 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,306 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AJ52 AFZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ52 AFZ, 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 AJ52 AFZ registered?

AJ52 AFZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ52 AFZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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