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BF03 JSY

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,146 mi
Last recorded69,146 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 JSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,146 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 69,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,393 miles

Both front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,010 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,791 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,703 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,058 miles

n/s/front brake slightly binding

o/s/front tyre 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,349 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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BF03 JSY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BF03 JSY, 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 BF03 JSY registered?

BF03 JSY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BF03 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 JSY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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