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YX03 UFS

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,631 miles

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .900 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.994 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.066 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 211 (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished and splitting

engine management light on

oil residue on various components under bonner

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,991 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 61,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,764 miles

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

damp in offside head light

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake pads look low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,555 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fog lamp switch slight fault

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,761 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 52,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,702 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 46,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,398 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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YX03 UFS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX03 UFS, 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 YX03 UFS registered?

YX03 UFS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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