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CF03 DVU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,511 mi
Last recorded99,511 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 DVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 99,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2012 99,511 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 91,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 91,241 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,764 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 85,853 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,186 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade split

wheel alignment?

***Battery insecure & terminals loose***

Fail 3 Dec 2007 82,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade split

wheel alignment?

***Battery insecure & terminals loose***

Pass 29 Jul 2006 49,816 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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CF03 DVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF03 DVU, 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 CF03 DVU registered?

CF03 DVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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