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CP03 ZDF

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,547 mi
Last recorded171,547 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 ZDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 171,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak on sump ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 155,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 149,096 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 149,096 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,858 miles

hand brake travel -o/s arm forwards, head lamps deteriorated, multi guards fitted, rear exhaust join corroded, oil leak, rear discs deteriorated, rear backplates corroded, o/s rear brake bined, front springs and seats rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2014 139,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

hand brake travel -o/s arm forwards, head lamps deteriorated, multi guards fitted, rear exhaust join corroded, oil leak, rear discs deteriorated, rear backplates corroded, o/s rear brake bined, front springs and seats rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 131,690 miles

195/60/15 X 4

BOTH H/LAMP OUTPUTS POOR-PODOT

CENTRE STOP INOP

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF & OSF CV BOOTS PIN HOLES-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

Oil leak

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/7/13

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 126,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 126,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,054 miles

195/60/15 X 4

OUTER SILLS P-LASTIC COVERS

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/7/11

T/BELT & SERVICE ??- CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 21 Jul 2011 115,054 miles

195/60/15 X 4

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OUTER SILLS P-LASTIC COVERS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/7/11

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

T/BELT & SERVICE ??- CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,755 miles

195/60/15 X4

OSF CV BOOT -PIN HOLE--PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

T/BELT-&-SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,327 miles

195/60/15 X4

OSF H/LAMP CONTAMINATED BY CONDESATION-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

T/BELT-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,813 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp aim on one

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,950 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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CP03 ZDF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

CP03 ZDF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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