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DC53 DME

2004 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,207 mi
Last recorded169,207 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma75,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 169,207 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2020 152,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 152,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 132,165 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but been temporary repaired

Fail 23 Mar 2019 132,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but been temporary repaired

Pass 2 May 2018 112,854 miles

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

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 112,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 96,368 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 96,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 75,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,394 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,590 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 33,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,977 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 25,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,331 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,674 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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DC53 DME is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,884 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 DC53 DME, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DC53 DME is a 2004 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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