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BG03 NWA

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 195,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm. Inner shoulder very worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 186,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 174,297 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 174,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,062 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 162,062 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 151,028 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 151,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 139,460 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 123,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front spring corroded

both side head lamp aim patterns poor

unable to check boot area in a satisfactory manner due to loaded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 187,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 187,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,720 miles

rear pads appear worn.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,720 miles

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

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

rear pads appear worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,377 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 73,377 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,066 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,256 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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BG03 NWA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG03 NWA, 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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BG03 NWA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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