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BP03 ZWJ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,133 mi
Last recorded85,133 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ZWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 85,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 82,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear brake backing plates corroding

front number plates deterioating

headlight patterns fading

nsf/nsr tyres cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2024 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear brake backing plates corroding

front number plates deterioating

headlight patterns fading

nsf ball joint gaiter deterioating

nsf/nsr tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml on dash

front & rear number plates deterioating

front tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2020 73,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,876 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 58,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,407 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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BP03 ZWJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP03 ZWJ, 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 BP03 ZWJ registered?

BP03 ZWJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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