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BJ53 UWD

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,220 mi
Last recorded41,220 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UWD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 41,220 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front door moulding damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 36,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,937 miles

Nearside Rear damaged

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,775 miles

Nearside damage

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front wing and rear door and wing damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,442 miles

Nearside Rear door and wing damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,070 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,448 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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BJ53 UWD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BJ53 UWD, 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 BJ53 UWD registered?

BJ53 UWD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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