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BN03 FFA

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,533 mi
Last recorded138,533 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 138,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 131,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,813 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 124,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 116,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,429 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 80,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,249 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 FFA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 FFA registered?

BN03 FFA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BN03 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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