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CF53 YFT

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,759 mi
Last recorded197,759 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 YFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 197,759 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 192,104 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel lines corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 191,456 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 184,817 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 177,472 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 177,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 169,360 miles

Neerside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 169,360 miles

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

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

Neerside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 158,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 158,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 148,274 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 2012 126,854 miles

Both front tyres whereing inside edge

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 126,854 miles

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

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

Both front tyres whereing inside edge

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,757 miles

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

o/s/f tyre whereing on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,703 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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CF53 YFT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 CF53 YFT, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CF53 YFT is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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