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BW03 XPE

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,420 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,420 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,431 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 116,412 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 110,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 99,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,192 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,937 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 XPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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