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BG04 ZGJ

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,604 miles

sill covers fitted under cover fitted

suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s rear o/s rear o/s front brake back plates corroded holed

oil leaks

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 117,615 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s rear o/s rear o/s front brake back plates corroded holed

oil leaks

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,483 miles

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

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

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

exhaust weak rusty

o/s front back plate rusted holed

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust weak rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 101,331 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 101,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,575 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 95,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,339 miles

advise off side front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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BG04 ZGJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 BG04 ZGJ, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG04 ZGJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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