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AX03 NHF

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NHF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,114 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,159 miles

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

Engine Management Light On

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers dont self park

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,171 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wipers self parking faulty

Fail 16 Jul 2012 69,465 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wipers self parking faulty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid level between max and min

rear brake pads starting to become low

slight seepage of cv grease from offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake fluid level between max and min

rear brake pads starting to become low

slight seepage of cv grease from offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,016 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chip in screen

cracking on outer of off side rear tyre

n/side rear tyre worn on outer

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,528 miles

chips in windscreen

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,527 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake fluide leval low.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,946 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 20,750 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AX03 NHF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX03 NHF, 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 AX03 NHF registered?

AX03 NHF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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