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CF03 JXU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,125 mi
Last recorded112,125 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 112,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 112,125 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 92,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Nov 2006 64,923 miles

slight wear in offside front drop link bush .

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,313 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CF03 JXU, 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 CF03 JXU registered?

CF03 JXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CF03 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 JXU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF03 JXU have outstanding finance?

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