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DA03 BHU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,983 mi
Last recorded84,983 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 BHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,983 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear sides, + both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both front sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear sides, + both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, both rear sides + nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,285 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,724 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,607 miles

o/s rear tyre slight mishape

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,999 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly faded

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,827 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2007 26,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 26,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,585 miles

rear number plate poor

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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DA03 BHU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA03 BHU, 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 DA03 BHU registered?

DA03 BHU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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