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CE03 MXT

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 MXT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 168,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COVERD IN THICK UNDEARSEAL

Pass 12 Mar 2025 159,752 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 153,114 miles

off side front bottom ball joint worn

off side headlight deteriorated

underside coated in underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2024 153,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

off side front bottom ball joint worn

off side headlight deteriorated

underside coated in underseal

Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,355 miles

HANDBRAKE LOW

all brakepipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2022 141,000 miles

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

HAND BRAKE LOW

Pass 20 Mar 2021 136,620 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE LOW

Pass 21 Mar 2020 132,019 miles

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

run out on front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2019 122,657 miles

headlights deteriorated

imbalance on front brakes

near side front tyre cracking

surface rust on vehicle structure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,737 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,717 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,700 miles

nearside front wheelbearing slight noise

Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,073 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,011 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,011 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,325 miles

surface rust to both front coil springs

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,940 miles

front pads wearing low

rear no plate starting to deterioate

slight discolouration to n/side rear indictor

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,117 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,031 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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CE03 MXT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CE03 MXT, 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 CE03 MXT registered?

CE03 MXT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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