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AP53 ORX

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,328 mi
Last recorded132,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ORX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 132,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

battery loose

o smoke on emmissions

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 123,879 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

battery loose

o smoke on emmissions

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,244 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 102,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,880 miles

rear axle front mounting bushes starting to split

Fail 25 Jan 2011 88,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear axle front mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,263 miles

both front tyre's getting close to wear bars

Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre's getting close to wear bars

Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,320 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,320 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 35,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,417 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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AP53 ORX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AP53 ORX, 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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What year was AP53 ORX registered?

AP53 ORX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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