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BJ52 TBY

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,899 mi
Last recorded107,899 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2018 107,899 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped bad

both front tyres worn bad on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,417 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 79,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,151 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,081 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 54,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,320 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,235 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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BJ52 TBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ52 TBY, 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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BJ52 TBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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