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CA03 BWJ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 152,382 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 140,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,061 miles

rearnumber plate badly deteriorated close to fail

Fail 2 Jun 2010 127,061 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rearnumber plate badly deteriorated close to fail

Pass 29 May 2009 110,057 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre uneven wear on inside and slighty lumpy

Fail 28 May 2009 110,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

osr tyre uneven wear on inside and slighty lumpy

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,635 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,192 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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CA03 BWJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA03 BWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 BWJ registered?

CA03 BWJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CA03 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 BWJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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