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BJ04 YWX

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,965 mi
Last recorded178,965 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 178,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,268 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 121,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,182 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,719 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,108 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,108 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,316 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,157 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking but not down cords

Fail 16 Mar 2010 58,124 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking but not down cords

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,281 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,134 miles

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

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

o/s/front brake disc pitted on inner face

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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BJ04 YWX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 BJ04 YWX, 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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BJ04 YWX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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