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CJ53 UYG

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,463 mi
Last recorded113,463 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,463 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,468 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four disc backing plates corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four disc backing plates corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,495 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 955,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 955,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,659 miles

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 Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 79,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,859 miles

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

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

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

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

all discs worn and scored

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,936 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,425 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,388 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,265 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,288 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 33,285 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CJ53 UYG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CJ53 UYG, 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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CJ53 UYG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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