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CK03 WRJ

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,338 mi
Last recorded178,338 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 WRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 178,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 162,734 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 144,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 144,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,471 miles

fuel pipe n/s/r rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2021 136,469 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe n/s/r rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,165 miles

REAR SUSPENSION, BOTH LOWER RRAILING ARM, FOREMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,648 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 115,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 115,744 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,356 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,594 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to part

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,594 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to part

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,796 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 57,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,836 miles

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

Surface cracking o/s front flexable brake hose

Fail 2 May 2012 79,836 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Surface cracking o/s front flexable brake hose

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,615 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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CK03 WRJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CK03 WRJ, 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 CK03 WRJ registered?

CK03 WRJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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