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BD03 WEF

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,317 mi
Last recorded87,317 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,317 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (at ends) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (at insides) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (at ends) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 79,160 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 79,160 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,237 miles

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

sump pan rusty

Pass 22 May 2015 70,104 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 69,908 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 61,042 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 61,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 May 2013 54,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,809 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 17 May 2011 28,027 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 28,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,654 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 13,654 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2006 8,771 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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BD03 WEF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD03 WEF, 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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BD03 WEF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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