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BN03 FEM

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,298 mi
Last recorded119,298 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 119,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 119,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 114,044 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,897 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 106,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush snapped (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,068 miles

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

wiper bblade split

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front top shock mount seized

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,880 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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BN03 FEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN03 FEM, 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 BN03 FEM registered?

BN03 FEM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BN03 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FEM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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