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AP53 FWX

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,271 miles

eml lamp staying on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 93,179 miles

Engine warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 93,179 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 89,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 76,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2007 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,957 miles

front wheel alinement

offside front tyre

offside headlamp

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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AP53 FWX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AP53 FWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP53 FWX?

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What year was AP53 FWX registered?

AP53 FWX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is AP53 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 FWX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP53 FWX have outstanding finance?

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