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BT54 ZDL

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,325 miles

various part corroded underneath car but excessive

Fail 5 Nov 2025 116,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various part corroded underneath car but excessive

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,086 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers and all suspension linkages etc have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 113,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers and all suspension linkages etc have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,135 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

various components corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

engine undertray loose

Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along floor and up the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,963 miles

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

Offside Front brake backplate severely corroded and fouling brake disc

Fail 25 Nov 2021 102,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake backplate severely corroded and fouling brake disc

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,196 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting stiff in operation

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting stiff in operation

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,418 miles

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 5 May 2017 86,136 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,131 miles

Braking system leaking at nearside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2016 82,286 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 82,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 75,760 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,199 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,637 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 54,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,963 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,614 miles

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)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 28,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,103 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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BT54 ZDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 ZDL, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT54 ZDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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