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CP03 TCX

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,081 mi
Last recorded125,081 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 TCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 125,081 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X H/LAMP OUTPUTS POOR-PODOT

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X R/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X TOP S/MOUNTS S/WEAR/LIFT-PODOT

NSF HL CONDENSATION-PODOT

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

OSF S/R/BOOT S/TEAR/SPLIT-PODOT

OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

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

R/W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 26 Apr 2014 122,222 miles

195/65/15 X 4

2 X REAR B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

ENG MAN ON DASH

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

GEAR CHANGE KNOTCHY,

LIGHT MARKS W/SCREEN-PODOT

NSF TYRE 1.81

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

O/SILLS PLASTICS

OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT ??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 26 Apr 2014 122,222 miles

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT ??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

195/65/15 X 4

2 X REAR B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

ENG MAN ON DASH

GEAR CHANGE KNOTCHY,

LIGHT MARKS W/SCREEN-PODOT

NSF TYRE 1.81

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

O/SILLS PLASTICS

OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

Pass 27 Apr 2013 109,151 miles

195/60/15 X 4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 27 Apr 2013 109,151 miles

195/60/15 X 4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

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

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

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,953 miles

195/60/15 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

T/BELT ????=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 14 Apr 2012 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

195/60/15 X 4

ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

T/BELT ????=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,972 miles

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

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

195/60/15 X4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

OSF WINDOW INOPERATIVE

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

ROAD TAX EXOIRES-30/6/11

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,700 miles

195/60/15 X4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,700 miles

195/60/15 X4

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

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,096 miles

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

BOTH TYRES ON ABSOLUTE LIMITS

195/60/15 X4

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)

T/BELT-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,580 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,441 miles

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

Rear 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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CP03 TCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CP03 TCX, 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 CP03 TCX registered?

CP03 TCX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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