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BW03 HWN

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,184 mi
Last recorded163,184 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 163,184 miles

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

Covers fitted preventing a full examination .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,182 miles

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

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

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

Covers fitted preventing a full examination .

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 160,188 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow chalk . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 154,948 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 154,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 151,621 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 151,621 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 147,655 miles

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

Nearside front tyre valve perished at base.

Nearside rear tyre perished and has a screw in it.

Offside front tyre valve perished at base.

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 147,654 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front tyre valve perished at base.

Nearside rear tyre perished and has a screw in it.

Offside front tyre valve perished at base.

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 144,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 144,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 139,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 139,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,365 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,913 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 71,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,082 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 HWN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW03 HWN, 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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BW03 HWN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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