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BW03 HWH

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,810 mi
Last recorded131,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HWH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 131,810 miles

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

Oil leak Slight oil leak from back of engine ()

Pass 19 Jul 2015 107,669 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,260 miles

o/s mirror has a crack

Pass 16 Jul 2011 44,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc worn

near side front uneven wear to inner and outter adge very low tread just passed limit

rear brake disc heavily pitted and corroed

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,440 miles

rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 12,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,453 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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BW03 HWH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BW03 HWH, 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 BW03 HWH registered?

BW03 HWH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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