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CP03 ZCU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,356 mi
Last recorded90,356 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 90,356 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 90,356 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 88,138 miles

Front Oil leak engine oil filter ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front exhaust front flexi section is corroded and ready to snap

Rear both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid

Fail 14 May 2018 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Oil leak engine oil filter ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front exhaust front flexi section is corroded and ready to snap

Rear both rear shock absorbers are weeping fluid

Pass 22 May 2017 86,007 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,020 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2015 82,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre walls slightly cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 May 2015 82,091 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre walls slightly cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,319 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,799 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,200 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,907 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 21,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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)

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 ZCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

CP03 ZCU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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