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BG03 YVX

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,894 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 94,893 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,760 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 72,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 44,307 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 44,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 42,899 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 41,500 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

osf disc uneven

Fail 17 May 2011 41,500 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

osf disc uneven

Pass 26 May 2010 38,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,040 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 29,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,962 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 YVX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BG03 YVX, 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 BG03 YVX registered?

BG03 YVX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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